A marijuana tax is now funding $750 no-strings-attached monthly payments to families in New Mexico

Tax revenue from cannabis sales is funding a basic income project in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images

• Albuquerque is now funding a basic income project with its tax on recreational cannabis.
• The program targets vulnerable communities, providing $750 monthly payments to families.
• "This isn't just about allocating dollars. It's about delivering tangible benefits," a city councilor said.

Tax revenue on the sale of recreational marijuana...