HudsonUP Basic Income Pilot: Fifth and final report
The city of Hudson, New York, has been providing unconditional cash payments to a cohort of 128 residents over the past five years. JFI Senior Fellow Leah Hamilton has led research on this program, and together with Sofie deCamara and Brittany Ford of Appalachian State University, she has released the final annual report, sharing both specific and broad findings:
“Unconditional cash provides immediate stability and dignity, helping participants weather shocks and pursue education or caregiving. But structural reforms in housing, healthcare, and labor markets are essential for long-term security. The pilot underscores the need to pair basic income with affordable housing, healthcare access, and labor protections.”
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