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Albuquerque Launches $750 Monthly Income for 80 Families

5/20/2025

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, is taking a bold step towards social equity with a new guaranteed basic income pilot program, fueled by over $2 million from cannabis tax revenue. This $4.02 million initiative will deliver $750 monthly to 80 families in need, as Mayor Tim Keller champions the fight against injustices faced by communities affected by cannabis prohibition.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, is taking a bold step towards social equity with a new guaranteed basic income pilot program, fueled by over $2 million from cannabis tax revenue. This $4.02 million initiative will deliver $750 monthly to 80 families in need, as Mayor Tim Keller champions the fight against injustices faced by communities affected by cannabis prohibition.