California State Senator Dave Cortese is drafting a bill to establish a universal basic income program for low-income students at some California State University campuses.

The proposed program could send students $500 a month for a year.

For more, KCBS News Anchor Dan Mitchinson spoke with San Jose State sociology professor Scott Myers-Lipton, who is working with Cortese on the plan.

California State Senator Dave Cortese is drafting a bill to establish a universal basic income program for low-income students at some California State University campuses.
The proposed program could send students $500 a month for a year.
For more, KCBS News Anchor Dan Mitchinson spoke with San Jose State sociology professor Scott Myers-Lipton, who is working with Cortese on the plan.

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