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TexasTowelie

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Thu Jul 15, 2021, 11:48 PM Jul 2021

California approves first state-funded guaranteed income plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers on Thursday approved the first state-funded guaranteed income plan in the U.S., $35 million for monthly cash payments to qualifying pregnant people and young adults who recently left foster care with no restrictions on how they spend it.

The votes — 36-0 in the Senate and 64-0 in the Assembly — showed bipartisan support for an idea that is gaining momentum across the country. Dozens of local programs have sprung up in recent years, including some that have been privately funded, making it easier for elected officials to sell the public on the idea.

California’s plan is taxpayer-funded, and could spur other states to follow its lead.

“If you look at the stats for our foster youth, they are devastating,” Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk said. “We should be doing all we can to lift these young people up.”

Read more: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/california/story/2021-07-14/california-lawmakers-to-vote-on-guaranteed-income-grants

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California approves first state-funded guaranteed income plan (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 2021 OP
I'm really glad they're doing something for foster care kids. Merlot Jul 2021 #1
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