Taxpayer-funded programs in the U.S. are on the rise, offering no-strings-attached handouts of up to $36,000, with a total of $125 million allocated for 'guaranteed income' initiatives. Cities like Oakland, New York, LA, and Baltimore have received significant funding for these programs. The recent Commerce Department report indicates a surge in income growth driven by welfare programs, marking the most significant government transfer surge since July 2021. Specific examples include over 100 lower-income households in Tacoma receiving $500 a month for 12 months, with funds primarily spent on food, groceries, housing, and utilities. Guaranteed income programs in cities like Atlanta, Baltimore, and Los Angeles are also gaining popularity.
Guaranteed income programs rolled out in cities like Atlanta, Baltimore and Los Angeles appear to be gaining popularity. https://t.co/wAK5u6abFK
More than 100 lower-income households in Tacoma received $500 a month for 12 months as part of GRIT in 2022. According to The Seattle Times, 23% of the monthly fund was spent on food and groceries while 12% was spent on housing and utilities. More here: https://t.co/RCbhua0Ylu
The recent Commerce Department report highlights income growth in January 2024 driven by taxpayer-funded welfare programs. A short-term high with long-term consequences. This marks the most significant government transfer surge since July 2021. https://t.co/DwrMYmC8Ks
$125 million dollars have been funded by taxpayers to pay for “Guaranteed income” in several states. Biggest cities with these programs - 1. Oakland - $7.5 million. 2. New York- $22 million. 3. LA - $38 million. 4. Baltimore - $5 million. Bribes for vote projects.
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