Francesca Hong: “Folks who are lower income would have received less.”

“I think that it would be irresponsible. And the reason why that surplus deal was so problematic is that those who are on fixed income would not have received that check. Folks who are lower income would have received less. I think it's important to think about some of the working class families across our state that deserve Real relief, durable relief. And that deal was not it. We should mention.” (19:22–19:26)

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