A group dedicated to instituting guaranteed income programs across the country and aiming for a permanent policy in California wants to fund it with taxpayer dollars.Founded in 2016, the Economic Security Project (ESP) consisted of "100 entrepreneurs, activists, researchers, and philanthropists" that signed on to promote direct cash payments, their website states.The organization helped create over 100 guaranteed income pilots across the U.S.MICHIGAN LAWMAKER MOVES TO SHUT DOWN 'GUARDRAIL-FREE' CASH HANDOUT PROGRAM FOR NEW MOTHERSA group dedicated to instituting guaranteed income programs across the country and aiming for a permanent policy in California wants to fund it with taxpayer dollars.(Getty)A state affiliate of ESP, Economic Security California, plans to establish a permanent guaranteed income program. "We lead the transition from cash pilot initiatives to influential policies, focusing on expanding, modernizing, and scaling programs for direct cash," the group stated."We actively shape state policies by drawing insights from California guaranteed income pilots, backing our case with compelling research and the stories of real Californians.
We champion simple and automatic tax filing, ensuring individuals receive the credits they deserve, and building a fair and equitable tax system for all."The Golden State leads the nation in having the most guaranteed income programs, presiding over 60 pilot launches."As California builds towards permanent GI infrastructure, future research and policy solutions should examine how GI can continue to be a complementary support to the existing public benefit system," the ESP noted on its website in a section titled "A Permanent Pathway for Guaranteed Income in California."TRUMP ADMIN YANKS FUNDING FROM LA HOMELESS AGENCY AMID EXPLOSIVE FRAUD PROBE: 'NECESSARY STEP'ESP recommended that government agencies consider taxpayer-funded policy options to sustain guaranteed income programs."Government agencies should also explore ...