Chicago to relaunch universal basic income program Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration has earmarked $32 million to reinstate a program implemented under his predecessor to provide $500 in monthly payments to select low-income families. 04/30/2024 - 9:22 am | View Link
Chicago adds funds into $500-a-month guaranteed income program Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced an additional $32 million in investments for a program that provided $500 per month in guaranteed income for lower-income households in the city. 04/30/2024 - 6:42 am | View Link
Johnson set to extend basic income program amid changes to COVID spending Mayor Brandon Johnson will reallocate roughly $80 million of the city's remaining relief funds in an effort to get the money out the door sooner. 04/29/2024 - 11:31 pm | View Link
11 states with guaranteed basic-income programs that give residents hundreds of dollars a month, no strings attached Over 50 cities and counties have piloted basic-income programs that give residents hundreds of dollars a month for housing and groceries. 04/29/2024 - 7:15 am | View Link
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General Daily Insight for May 04, 2024
We have an opportunity for a fresh start. As the temperamental Moon begins the day in foggy Pisces and unites with mysterious Neptune, answers and energy might seem elusive. Once Luna bursts into vibrant Aries at 4:41 pm EDT, we should all get a second wind.
By JANIE McCAULEY (AP Baseball Writer)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman and reigning NL batting champion Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres.
The Marlins said Friday that the deal was pending a review of medical information before it could be finalized and formally announced.
“When a guy like that is taken out of the lineup or potentially traded, you feel it, because he’s such a good kid and one of the leaders in that clubhouse,” manager Skip Schumaker said, “so there’s definitely a shock value.”
There was also some shock in the Padres’ clubhouse after their 7-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday night, though it was for happier reasons.
“It’s really amazing — that guy is a baller,” San Diego slugger Fernando Tatis Jr.