Uplift Harris program sparks debate among county officials

Name: Uplift Harris program sparks debate among county officials
Uploaded: 2024-01-14T13:57:31Z
Duration: 4 min 45 s
Description: Harris County's "Uplift Harris" guaranteed income program, providing $500 monthly payments to 9,900 low-income residents, sparks debate, with supporters citing economic mobility benefits and detractors, like Commissioner Tom Ramsey, questioning its use of resources amid pressing county obligations.

Harris County's "Uplift Harris" guaranteed income program, providing $500 monthly payments to 9,900 low-income residents, sparks debate, with supporters citing economic mobility benefits and detractors, like Commissioner Tom Ramsey, questioning its use of resources amid pressing county obligations.

By Greg Groogan

Posted January 14, 2024 7:57am CST