Breakfast links: Could Universal Basic Income alleviate poverty?
Universal Basic Income could help alleviate poverty in DC
A new study from the DC Council’s budget office about implementing Universal Basic Income (no-strings-attached cash payments) in the city shows that the program would help alleviate poverty, but could be expensive and risky. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
DC’s veteran hospital troubles spark national changes
Following the alarming investigation into the DC Veterans Affairs flagship medical center, leadership of VA's across the country are cracking down on failures to provide adequate care for patients. (Lisa Rein and Emily Wax-Thibodeaux / Post)
A Virginia bill to ban cellphone use while driving moves forward
The Virginia Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that would make hands-on use of a cell phone while driving illegal, punishable by a $125 first time offense. The bill now needs to make it through the House of Delegates. (Max Smith / WTOP)
Should tipped workers get minimum wage?
In June, DC residents will have the chance to vote on whether or not tipped workers will receive the same base minimum wage as everyone else. The bill would have the wage slowly increase to $15 by 2026, as opposed to the current $5 by 2020. (Fenit Nirappil / Post)
Metro prepares for huge crowds in late March
With the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival and the “March for Our Lives” rally, Metro is expecting some potentially record-breaking crowds in late March. The Festival's events start on March 15, but the opening ceremony is March 24th — the same day as the “March for Our Lives” rally. (Max Smith / WTOP)
The controversial chairman of the Prince William County School Board resigned
The controversial chairman of the Prince William County School Board submitted his resignation Wednesday, citing “personal and professional reasons” for his departure. (Debbie Truong / Post)
Democrats propose a bold $1 trillion infrastucture plan
Though the proposal may have little chance of actually passing, Democrats have presented a plan to dump $1 trillion into infrastructure needs across the nation. Funding for the plan would come from reversing parts of the recent tax bill. (Mike DeBonis / Post)
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