Meredith Hackler joined WRTV as a Multi-Media Journalist and Reporter in February of 2022.
INDIANAPOLIS — The idea of a universal basic income was first brought to light in 2020. Then, democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang discussed the concept during his campaign.Daywanda Dunn is one of the 15 people that took part in the universal basic income program. She is a home healthcare worker and a single mom.
Dunn says she was in a bad car accident during the time she was receiving the extra funds. During that time, she wasn't able to work."I would have struggled,” Dunn said. “I probably could have done it, but I would have struggled if I didn't have the crutch." The finding showed the majority of people who participated spent the money on necessities like housing and utilities. It also showed that some participants were able to get better jobs and increase their credit scores by paying off major debts.
"We really hope that, locally, the city, state or local founders will see our baby pilot and help us grow it,” Peggy Frame, Executive Director at Southeast Community Services, said.
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