On August 6, 2013, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin sent a letter to Center for Fiscal Policy Director Talmadge Heflin inquiring about the nature of the Foundation's relationship with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
The Rise of UBI in Texas Should Prompt Legislative Action
More and more, Texas’ left-leaning local governments are embracing universal basic income (UBI) programs and guaranteed basic income pilot projects. In turn, these welfare state expansions are raising serious legal and policy questions related to the Constitution, economics, and the rule of law. Despite these concerns, a growing number of major cities and counties are...