10 States Where Everyday Americans Earn the Lowest Incomes

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8. South Dakota

Annual Median Salary: $39,870

In South Dakota, Republican lawmakers aim to ban guaranteed basic income programs due to concerns about government dependency. Despite successful pilot programs nationwide, including in Boston and Minneapolis, the bill passed on a party-line vote which restricted future local initiatives. Critics argue such programs undermine work ethic and burden taxpayers.

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