Several Republican-led states, especially Iowa & Texas, have banned or are attempting to ban cities from launching #guaranteedincomeprograms, arguing they make people dependent on the government. #CookCoIL established permanent funding

StocktonCA/BoulderCO/AustinTX/EvanstonIL/LouisvilleKY/LosAngelesCo/BirminghamAL have tried #guaranteedincomeprograms. Criteria varied; monthly payments ranged $500-1000. Estimated uses:
35% spent on retail sales/services, 32% on food/groceries, 9% to cover housing/utilities/transportation