If approved, Houstonians will not only receive money but be tracked to see how their lives are impacted, determining if future programs like this should continue.
Harris County officials propose a guaranteed income program to send $500 monthly to low-income families from a $20.5 million federal funding.A social experiment could soon put millions of taxpayer money back into the hands of neighbors in the form of a guaranteed income pilot program.
"A loaf of bread is almost $10," Demetria Davison said. "It's $6 and some change. You can't even get a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk with $10." You can't sign-up yet. Commissioners are voting to approve Tuesday using $20.5 million in federal funds in an income program. If approved, it'll target low-income neighborhoods.If you are selected, you will receive $500 a month for a year and a half. County leaders said they chose that dollar amount so they could reach as many people as possible.
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