Program to provide monthly cash stipends for low-income families adopted in Prince George’s County

Program to provide monthly cash stipends for low-income families adopted in Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) – Prince George’s County has approved legislation to create a Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program for low-income families to receive monthly cash stipends.

The council adopted the legislation on Tuesday which is a ‘no strings attached’ program that is modeled after a similar one in Stockton, California .

Under the measure, low-income families would be given direct cash assistance to support their basic needs, such as food and utilities, without strings attached or repayment requirements. Residents selected to participate in the program will receive monthly cash stipends for 24 months to ensure the financial […]

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