In Howard County, we are committed to building a future where all families can become self-sufficient and achieve economic mobility. We make historic investments in education at every stage of life, from early childhood through community college, because education is the great equalizer.

As we continue our work to support an excellent quality of life and a place where all residents can thrive, we are also pursuing innovative policies and programs to support our residents with the greatest needs. Just this month, we launched our Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot program in partnership with the nonprofit Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC). Through this pilot, CAC has enrolled 20 working families with children who will receive monthly economic assistance, access to wrap-around

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