Madison tests guaranteed income to families in need – no strings attached
“City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway announced the launch of a new pilot program Tuesday aimed at providing a monthly cash income to those in need.
The Madison Forward Fund is a year-long guaranteed income program for Madison residents. The experimental project would provide a cash payment of $500 to 155 households for one year. There are no strings attached, according to the program’s website, and no work requirements.
The application went live Tuesday and will remain open until July 3.
The program is meant to be a supplement, rather than a replacement, of funds needed to buy basic essentials like food, transportation, utilities and rent.”