‘It would help a lot:’ Oregon legislature proposes $1,000 monthly payments for qualifying homeless people

The payments would go to qualifying low-income or homeless Oregonians. Enrollment would be capped once an initial $25 million in funding runs out.

SALEM, Ore. — Talk on the streets of Old Town Wednesday morning had a hopeful tone as homeless people discussed a new legislative proposal introduced in Salem: monthly payments of $1,000 given out to certain low-income Oregonians, including those living on the streets.

“I actually think it’s a very good idea. I really do,” said Alana Archer, who is currently living in a tent.

“It would help a lot. I’d be off the streets,” added Jacob Irish, who lives in a trailer

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