More than 100 pilots have been advanced across the US to give low-income residents monthly cash payments. Now some legislatures are blocking them.
By Sarah Holder | Bloomberg
After years of momentum behind guaranteed income programs that disburse no-strings-attached cash, the backlash has arrived in force. Three Republican-led states passed laws this session that will preempt localities from launching direct cash assistance initiatives. At least six other states’ legislators have tried or are trying. And now, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Harris County for its just-launched pilot.
Advocates for basic income programs say they see these challenges as part of a broader effort by Republican-heavy legislatures in red states to preempt cities and counties from passing progressive policies.
The opponents pushing these state bills have argued that the targeted benefits are a waste of taxpayer resources, and that guaranteed income programs may deter people from working.
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its just another step closer to the ‘you’ll own nothing and be happy’ NWO b.s. that Soros is pushing for. Get people nice and comfortable with being dependent on the government for every single thing and when u least expect it… pull the rug out from underneath you. Do u really think all these freebies are truly free? NO.. it’s not.. it comes at a price, but one u won’t find out about until it’s too late and there’s nothing you can do about it…. Don’t drink poison just because you are thirsty