County unveils guaranteed income for struggling families

County unveils guaranteed income for struggling families

Lina Hidalgo is joined by Rodney Ellis to discuss the Family Financial Stability and Income Program, which would provide low-income families with direct financial support for rent, groceries, transportation, housing and utilities, and care. Struggling Houston families may get some relief, thanks to Harris County Commissioners. Rodney Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced a pilot program with more than $20.5 million that could address the region’s economic inequality.

Hidalgo said Houston is the second-fastest growing region in the nation, and has over 3.3 million jobs. She said that number is also growing.

“But the reality of it, not every […]

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