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The idea is simple but controversial. People receive a set amount of money periodically with no strings attached. Advocates believe that this gives recipients, often in the most marginalized groups, freedom to spend it in ways that are most beneficial for their families. Critics call it an irresponsible handout, which does little to address systemic inequality.

New research shows that cash grants to low-income mothers may improve their babies mental function.

Worthington Councilman Doug Smith is ordered to pay the Ohio Attorney General $20,000 for money is accused of misspending through his nonprofit.

Experts ponder the implications of new research showing that cash grants to low-income mothers may improve their babies cognitive function.

Governor Tom Wolf is moving forward with his plan to toll nine bridges.

New York City’s first guaranteed income program is providing up to $1,000 a month to some low-income mothers of newborns. The minds behind the program are hoping it will be beneficial for early childhood development. NewsHour Weekend’s Zachary Green reports as part of our ongoing series, ‘Chasing the Dream: Poverty, Opportunity and Justice in America.’

A pilot program is creating a financial bridge for some low-income pregnant women in New York City.

Alna selectmen, other residents and the town’s plowing contractor talked again Feb. 16 about service this winter. Ralph Hilton said Route 218 wasn’t plowed in a recent snowstorm. Holbrook Excavation owner Evan Holbrook blamed an equipment breakdown...

Being a mom is an important job. This NYC program is paying new and soon-to-be moms up to $1,000 per month. Find out more about this guaranteed income program.

Two guaranteed income projects in New York City and Atlanta are showing how modest monthly cash payments to low-income women of color can make a huge difference in alleviating race and gender-based economic inequities.