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Guaranteed income being studied on Olympic Peninsula

Guaranteed income being studied on Olympic Peninsula

Twenty-five low-income families are receiving $500 per month for the next 12 months, no strings attached. More Videos

PORT ANGELES, Wash. — Preparing for lunchtime is the calm before the storm for Haley Hogerson.

She looks through her Port Angeles apartment’s pantry as her 1-year-old son, Alaric, lies asleep on the couch, blissfully unaware of the struggles his mom goes through."There was a month where the grocery bill was like $900," she says. "Living is hard these days.""Calm" is what Hogerson is trying to keep.With childcare unaffordable, the single mother of three must stay home to care for her kids."I […]

Harris County officials approve new version of Uplift Harris program

Harris County officials approve new version of Uplift Harris program

Harris County Commissioners Court on August 15, 2024. Harris County will launch a new version of its guaranteed income program after the state struck down the county’s effort to provide monthly payments to low-income families.

The new program, dubbed Uplift Harris 2.0, will provide $500 monthly through preloaded debit cards to nearly 2,000 families who were already selected in the program’s previous iteration. The new program will include restrictions on spending categories.

During Commissioners Court on Tuesday, County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the new program wasn’t necessarily “the spirit” of the original pilot program, but added that she believes it’ll still […]

Newly revamped Uplift Harris 2.0 program to launch in Harris County

Newly revamped Uplift Harris 2.0 program to launch in Harris County

Harris County commissioners passed by a 4-1 vote on Aug. 15 Uplift Harris 2.0, which is modified program under the same scope as the original guaranteed income program, Uplift Harris , except set up with additional restrictions, including the use of preloaded debit cards and limited spending categories.

The new program would assist qualified families in the 10 highest-poverty ZIP codes in Harris County under a guaranteed income program distributing $500 per month for 18 consecutive months, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said. Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey cast the dissenting vote at the Aug. 15 court meeting .

"That’s why […]

What Guaranteed Income Could Do for Young Americans

What Guaranteed Income Could Do for Young Americans

Arial Robinson, a 23-year-old multidisciplinary artist who is currently applying for jobs, said she’s struggled with bills since graduating from college. Now, as a freelancer, Arial is often waiting 60 to 90 days to be paid. “The weight of that stress feels like the world is toppling down on you,” she said. “It makes me feel like I am not doing enough.”According to the Center for Law and Social Policy’s 2023 Youth Data Portrait , the young adult poverty rate increased to 15.3 percent in 2022, the highest since 2017. Though Economic Policy Institute’s class of 2024 report notes […]

Harris County is launching a modified guaranteed income program following Paxton’s legal challenge

Harris County is launching a modified guaranteed income program following Paxton's legal challenge

Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1 Rodney Ellis, from left, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee leave the podium after giving response to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit challenging the Uplift Harris program, the guaranteed income program, in a press conference Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Harris County Administration Building in Houston. Harris County officials called the lawsuit by Paxton a targeted act.

Harris County will relaunch its guaranteed income initiative with added restrictions following Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit challenging the legality of the Uplift Harris program.

LEGAL BATTLE: […]

Thousands of San Diegans part of pilot program that gives them guaranteed income with no strings attached

Thousands of San Diegans part of pilot program that gives them guaranteed income with no strings attached

NBC Universal, Inc. A local nonprofit is helping families with guaranteed income programs. NBC 7’s Omari Fleming has more on the program and how its helped families so far. Suley Lahey fought back tears after watching a screening of the documentary "It’s Basic" at the Guggenheim Theatre downtown.

The mother of two says she can relate to the plight of parents — from a father caring for a child with autism to a mother dealing with the effects of domestic violence — highlighted in the documentary about guaranteed income programs across the country.

"I was also a domestic violence survivor. It […]

7 Things: Alabama finds thousands of illegal voters; Haitian immigrant influx anger grows, scolds follow; and more …

7 Things: Alabama finds thousands of illegal voters; Haitian immigrant influx anger grows, scolds follow; and more …

7. Free money makes life easier, according to a study of Birmingham’s “Embrace Mothers” guaranteed income pilot program, which ran from February 2022 to February 2023, revealed significant benefits for participating single mothers. The program, which provided $375 per month to 110 selected mothers, led to improved financial wellness, more quality time with children, reduced work issues related to childcare, and increased educational aspirations. Funded through private contributions, the initiative allowed participants greater flexibility in work choices and contributed to better financial health, including reduced utility debt and increased savings. It’s no shock the study also highlighted the emotional […]

Opinion: Free government handouts of other taxpayer’s money won’t mean you will have more money in your pocket

Opinion: Free government handouts of other taxpayer’s money won’t mean you will have more money in your pocket

Opinion: Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that Universal Basic Income won’t put more money in your pocket and that eventually the money will run out. Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center says that eventually the money will run out

Mark Harmsworth
Washington Policy Center
An extensive study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) concludes that Universal Basic Income (UBI), the government gifting of taxpayer dollars, doesn’t have the effect that proponents of forced re-distribution of wealth would have hoped for. In fact, the opposite is true. Mark Harmsworth, Washington Policy Center […]

Families to get monthly $750 checks in free money from little-known program – and there’s a single requirement

Families to get monthly $750 checks in free money from little-known program – and there’s a single requirement

FAMILIES who were approached about an income program in March should be on the lookout for their $750 monthly checks.

The pilot program not only aims to help residents with their financial needs but also wants to support housing stability across the city.

Sign up for the Money newsletterYour info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy The Somerville Guaranteed Basic Income Program, which helps low-income families with finances and housing, sent out its first payment in July. Families were approached in March by preexisting networks that determined if residents had preexisting need The Somerville Guaranteed Basic Income Program […]

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Our knowledgeable staff will help you complete all the necessary paperwork for receiving the military death and burial benefits, such as the Funeral and Burial Assistance from Veterans Affairs Canada or the Last Post Fund. Financial assistance also is available through these organizations to help cover the funeral and burial expenses. Eligibility

Before being eligible for financial assistance, the estate of the deceased and surviving spouse need to pass a means test to see if they have the financial resources to cover the funeral expenses.An exception to this rule may be if the veteran’s death is related […]