Rochester’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program Offers $500 Monthly to 351 Residents While Other States Provide Up to $1,000—See Who Qualifies

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Rochester’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program Offers $500 Monthly to 351 Residents While Other States Provide Up to $1,000—See Who Qualifies

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