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On Monday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced the launch of the city’s highly anticipated guaranteed income pilot program, dubbed the “Newark Movement for Economic Equity.” (AshTproductions/Shutterstock)
NEWARK, NJ — Newark has kicked off a bold social experiment, and it could make New Jersey's largest city a nationwide trendsetter, officials say.
On Monday, Mayor Ras Baraka announced the launch of the city's highly anticipated guaranteed income pilot program, dubbed the "Newark Movement for Economic Equity." Hundreds of Newark residents will eventually get unconditional cash payments worth $12,000 spaced out over two years – with no strings attached and no work requirements.