Tag: Michael Tubbs
Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs Announces Run For Lt. Governor
Former Stockton Mayor and current special advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michael Tubbs, best known for his universal income pilot program for 18 months, announced on Wednesday he is running for Lt. Governor in 2026. A Stockton native, Tubbs...
California Unveils $25 Million In Guaranteed Income Grants
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) announced on Monday that they would be giving more than $25 million worth of grants to guaranteed income projects across the state, with the amount given to affect around 1,975 people in the...
Temporary Guaranteed Income For Homeless High School Seniors Program Bill Passes Senate Education Committee
A bill to give universal, guaranteed income to high school seniors who are homeless passed in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday in a 5-1 vote. According to Senate Bill 1341, authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-Campbell), about 15,000 high...
Gov. Newsom Names Former Stockton Mayor Tubbs ‘Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity’
Governor Gavin Newsom named former Stockton Mayor Michael D. Tubbs Special Advisor for Economic Mobility and Opportunity on Thursday. This is a curious appointment. While Tubbs will not receive compensation for this position, it’s clear this is a placeholder position...
How the Political-rise of Sonny Bono is Happening Again in California
As business owners’ anger continues with COVID-19 restrictions, even after the end of the statewide lockdown last month, the desire of many to jump into politics have begun to parallel another California small business owner who turned their anger with...
Statewide Universal Basic Income Introduced in Assembly
On Monday, a bill that would bring universal basic income (UBI) to all Californians was introduced to the Assembly. Assembly Bill 65, authored by Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell), would specifically create the California Universal Basic Income Program that, with taxpayer...