Lawmakers in the state of Oregon are considering a bill that would provide homeless people with $1,000 a month with no strings attached.
The Oregon legislature is considering a bill to establish a People`s Housing Assistance Fund Demonstration Program through the state`s Department of Human Services.
Oregon`s bill is the latest in blue states looking to give handouts to people in universal basic income (UBI) programs.
According to Bill Track 50, the legislation would “provide 12 monthly payments of $1,000 to individuals who are experiencing homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, are severely rent burdened or earn at or below 60 percent of area median income.
The $1,000 payments can be used at recipients` discretion, but supporters say it will be used toward rent and other living expenses.
Anyone with a brain knows that much of this money will be spent on alcohol and drugs, not rent and living expenses.
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