Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Harris County to Stop New Unlawful ​“Guaranteed Income” Scheme

Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Harris County to Stop New Unlawful ​“Guaranteed Income” Scheme

Paxton Says It Violates Texas Supreme Court’s Previous Ruling

September 20, 2024 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Harris County Commissioners Court for attempting to restart its unlawful “guaranteed income” program despite being ordered to halt all similar cash disbursements in a virtually identical case.

In April, Attorney General Paxton sued Harris County to stop an unlawful “guaranteed income” welfare scheme called “Uplift Harris” that sought to redistribute public money with “no strings attached” to 1,928 Harris County residents—including some classifications of noncitizens. The Texas Constitution explicitly rejects such programs and forbids “any county, city, town or other political […]

‘What Credit Card & Loan Can Do To Country’: Entrepreneur Dilip Kumar Slams People Queuing Up For Apple iPhone 16 Sale In Mumbai, Delhi

'What Credit Card & Loan Can Do To Country': Entrepreneur Dilip Kumar Slams People Queuing Up For Apple iPhone 16 Sale In Mumbai, Delhi

Entrepreneur Dilip Kumar On Apple iPhone 16 Sale In India | FPJ Entrepreneur Dilip Kumar, who went viral last year for receiving an investment from Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath over a cold email, shared an X post commenting on the recent visuals showing the sale of Apple iPhone in India. Earlier on Friday, the country opened the doors for iPhone16 buyers in Mumbai and Delhi stores. These outlets witnessed a huge rush for purchase, which made Dilip react to the scenes.

Entrepreneur slams credit card, loan culture

"This is India where avg monthly salary is 50k per month. People […]

CSG 7 salary scale in Kenya: A basic income and allowances breakdown

CSG 7 salary scale in Kenya: A basic income and allowances breakdown

In public service, employees are categorized into job groups depending on their level of education, experience, and set of skills. CSG 7 is a job group that attracts skilled and specialized personnel. The employees in this job group are paid handsomely and are entitled to several allowances. But how much do you know about the CSG 7 salary scale? Public Service Commission logo. Photo: @PSCKenya Source: Facebook In Kenya , the SRC is mandated to review job groups and salaries for civil servants. It was established in 2011 under the Salaries and Remuneration Act. The commission has classified various […]

Denver’s basic income experiment could end as mayor refuses requests for more money

Denver’s basic income experiment could end as mayor refuses requests for more money

A group of supporters rally at the Colorado State Capitol in favor of the Denver Basic Income Project. Sept. 18, 2024. Rebecca Tauber Share

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Harris County attorney slams Texas AG Ken Paxton over lawsuit targeting latest guaranteed income program

Harris County attorney slams Texas AG Ken Paxton over lawsuit targeting latest guaranteed income program

Christian Menefee accused Paxton of "using people living in poverty as a means to score political points" after he challenged the guaranteed income program again.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed another lawsuit against Harris County over its latest guaranteed income program.

The guaranteed income program was revised after the Texas Supreme Court blocked it from taking effect in June within an hour of the first payments going out.The program provides $500 a month on a preloaded debit card to 1,900 families who live below 200% of the federal poverty line. The revised version added spending […]

Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over its Second Basic Income Program

Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over its Second Basic Income Program

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has again sued Harris County to stop its implementation of Uplift 2.0, a second iteration of its guaranteed basic income program, the first of which was stopped by the Texas Supreme Court.

Earlier this year State Sen. Paul Bettencourt requested an attorney general opinion over the lawfulness of the original program, Uplift Harris, which intended to give nearly 2,000 Harris County recipients $500 per month for 18 months through a lottery-style program. The program’s total cost, including administrative fees, was $20.5 million, and they planned to use American Rescue Plan Act funding. Paxton […]

Which Individuals Can Apply For $1000 Universal Basic Income In the USA: Know Eligibility

Which Individuals Can Apply For $1000 Universal Basic Income In the USA: Know Eligibility

Which Individuals Can Apply For $1000 Universal Basic Income In the USA The Universal Basic Income (UBI) program is gaining attention across various cities in the USA, particularly in California and New York , where local governments have taken steps to introduce financial assistance to low-income households.

The UBI program aims to alleviate poverty and provide financial stability by offering $1000 per month to qualified individuals, ensuring a reliable source of income for essentials such as education, healthcare, and daily living expenses.

Here’s a detailed overview of the $1000 UBI, including who qualifies, eligibility criteria, how to apply, and the expected […]

Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County’s latest guaranteed income program

Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County's latest guaranteed income program

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was seen giving remarks to republican delegates from Texas on the first day of the Texas GOP Convention on May 23, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is again suing Harris County over its guaranteed income initiative , alleging that the latest version of the program still violates the Texas Constitution despite modifications officials made to pass muster.

“The Texas Constitution expressly prohibits giving away public funds to benefit individuals — a common sense protection to prevent cronyism and ensure that public funds benefit all citizens,” Paxton, a third-term Republican, wrote […]

Texas Attorney General’s office sues Harris County over revised basic income program

Texas Attorney General’s office sues Harris County over revised basic income program

Yfat Yossifor | KERA Harris County is again at the center of a legal challenge filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who Thursday deemed a revised guaranteed income program unconstitutional.

“What we are looking at now is just ensuring those dollars go towards adjusting poverty in Harris County,” County Judge Lina Hidalgo said during a Thursday press conference.

“There are always other strategies and we are just going to keep the commitment,” Hidalgo said.Paxton earlier this year struck down the county’s efforts to provide monthly stipends to lower-income families. He requested the state prohibit payments under the county’s pilot guaranteed […]

Willie ‘Prophet’ Stiggers Discusses Guaranteed Income Program With Gunna And Honoring Usher, LL Cool J At 2024 BMAC Gala

Willie ‘Prophet’ Stiggers Discusses Guaranteed Income Program With Gunna And Honoring Usher, LL Cool J At 2024 BMAC Gala

Willie “Prophet” Stiggers realized that the music industry is fueled by Black talent, but lacked an organization that provided overall guidance and support for artists and creatives. A life-long advocate for justice, Stiggers founded the Black Music Action Coalition in 2020 following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery.

The Black Music Action Coalition has since provided resources for artists and creatives, while also giving back to the community. BMAC recently teamed up with Atlanta rapper Gunna for the Guaranteed Basic Income Program where 30 families will receive $1,000 per month.

“The Guaranteed Basic Income Program was inspired […]