Judge Halts St. Louis Basic Income Program Due to Legal Concerns – City to Use Private Donations to Continue Support
According to Just The News, a judge has told St. Louis to stop its guaranteed basic income program, which gave $500 a month to 500 low-income households. St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Joseph Whyte comes after a lawsuit claimed the program broke state and local laws. While the city must stop all new payments and deposits, it can still use private donations to keep the program going.
The judge’s decision was based on whether the program was legal, not on its benefits. Critics argue that the payments might be against the law and could lead to the misuse of funds. Supporters, including Mayor Tishaura Jones, say the program helps people in need and plan to keep it running with private money while the legal issues are sorted out.
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$500 Monthly Payments Halted: St. Louis Judge Orders End to Guaranteed Basic Income Program – Check It Out! (PHOTO: Fox News)
St. Louis to Continue Basic Income Program with Private Funds Despite Legal Ruling
Despite with the ruling, the city is determined to continue the program’s goals. The mayor’s office will work with partner groups to keep the program active using private funds. This situation shows the ongoing debate about new social programs and legal limits.
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