Basic income is coming to Illinois and 23 other US states. Reportedly funded to the tune of $200 million dollars.
https://dailyhodl.com/2023/08/04/200000000-for-cash-handouts-with-no-strings-attached-allocated-across-us-as-basic-income-trials-come-to-24-states-report/
It's not universal basic income, and I don't think $600/year (on the low end) is enough for food, shelter and healthcare, but it's at least a concrete step in the direction of taking care of everyone, even if it is a small one.
#UBI #BasicIncome #UniveralBasicIncome
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