Guaranteed Income
Coverage of Guaranteed Income in the Nexus archive.
- California guaranteed income advocacy group recommends permanent policy funded by 'dedicated local taxes'
A California-based advocacy group, Economic Security California, aims to establish a permanent guaranteed income program funded by dedicated local taxes. The group, part of the national Economic Security Project, has supported over 100 U.S. pilot programs and emphasizes transitioning from temporary initiatives to sustainable policies. Examples include LA County’s publicly funded program and Cook County’s use of local budget funds after federal aid expired.
- From poverty to independence: Panel explores the roots of social mobility including guaranteed income and financial coaching
Xiente, a Philadelphia nonprofit, hosted a panel discussion on economic mobility through programs like guaranteed income and financial coaching. Experts emphasized long-term support, trust-building, and individualized assistance to help families achieve financial stability. The event highlighted success stories where coaching led to debt reduction and improved emergency preparedness.
- California ‘basic income’ experiment fails to provide ‘financial independence,’ study finds
A California guaranteed income pilot program in Yolo County, which provided $1,289 monthly payments to families with young children facing housing instability, failed to achieve long-term financial independence for most participants. The study found the payments offered temporary relief but were insufficient to break the cycle of poverty due to unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs.