Is Universal Basic Income a good idea for Pennsylvania?
Of course it’s not. It’s not good for anyone.
But that’s not stopping some Pennsylvania House Democrats from floating the idea of it.
A co-sponsorship memo was circulated starting Wednesday from 3 Democrat Representatives from Philadelphia County that calls for the Dept. of Human Services to “conduct a study and issue a report on the efficacy of a universal basic income pilot program.”
The study would also be charged with determining which Pennsylvania municipalities could start a UBI program.
Reps. Ben Waxman, Morgan Cephas, and Christopher Rabb began circulating the memo on Wednesday looking for co-sponsors. All 3 represent districts in deep-blue Philadelphia County.
In their memo, it reads, “As the cost of living continues to rise throughout our country, more and more Americans are supportive of giving a monthly amount of money to every adult resident regardless of employment through a type of program known as universal basic income.”
Their memo also states that a UBI in Pennsylvania would follow the lead of 20 other cities in the US which have started a UBI pilot program. They cite the alleged success of a universal basic income program in California, saying it “improved job prospects, financial stability, and an increased overall well-being.”
Image: Canva
Subscribe to Coal Region Canary
Get email updates from Coal Region Canary by becoming a subscriber today. Just enter your email address below to get started!Support Coal Region Canary
Like our reporting and want to support truly local news in Schuylkill County? Your small donations help. For as little as $5, your contribution will allow us to cover more news that directly affects you. Consider donating today by hitting the big yellow button below ...
PTFloridian
July 14, 2023 at 9:46 pm
Opiate for the masses.
…to encourage lazy, degenerate bums to be full time do-nothing, waste of DNA zombies forever.
DemsrNoGOOD
July 15, 2023 at 6:41 pm
Agree. The Demorats trying to recruit more lazy people to vote for their stupid candidates. Dems want to make America a third World country and they are succeeding.
DemsrNoGOOD
July 15, 2023 at 6:42 pm
Agree. The Demorats trying to recruit more lazy people to vote for their stupid candidates. Dems want to make America a third World country and they are succeeding.