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Kalamazoo County Gets Rx Kids Cash Assistance as State Budget Leaves Program’s Future Uncertain
Rx Kids, a state-funded cash assistance program for new parents, expanded Monday into Galesburg, Oshtemo Township, and Wakeshma Township. But the Michigan Legislature has not yet finalized the budget that would secure the program's long-term state financing.
June 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Flint Cash Program Cuts Preterm Births by 18% as Study Makes Case for State Policy Shift
A Lancet Public Health study found Flint's Rx Kids cash program cut preterm births by 18% and NICU admissions by 29%, strengthening the case for direct cash assistance as state public health policy.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Legislature Advances Major Healthcare Bills to Address Medical Debt and Hospital Financial Assistance
Michigan Senate unanimously approves bipartisan medical debt reform package and Hospital Financial Assistance Act; House advances premises liability, opioid treatment, and litigation funding bills
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislation
Warren Families on the Line as Michigan Lawmakers Question Rx Kids Funding at Capitol Hearing
Michigan lawmakers questioned Rx Kids funding at a Tuesday hearing in Lansing. The cash assistance program serves families in Oakland County, including Warren, but its future state funding is uncertain in the next budget.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - policy
Flint Rx Kids Program Cuts Child Welfare Investigations by 32% as State Legislators Push to Cut Funding
A new JAMA Pediatrics study found Flint's Rx Kids cash assistance program cut child welfare investigations by 32% in its first year. House Speaker Matt Hall and Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin are pushing to eliminate $20 million in state funding for the program.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Kalamazoo County Families to Receive $7,500 in Cash Benefits Through Expanded Rx Kids Program
Rx Kids cash prescription program expands to Galesburg, Oshtemo, and Wakeshma Townships starting June 1. Eligible Kalamazoo County families will receive $7,500 in cash benefits through the state-funded maternal health program.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Genesee County Approves Rx Kids Cash Expansion Despite Republican Opposition
Genesee County commissioners vote 6-3 to approve $1.3 million expansion of Rx Kids prenatal cash program, with Republicans opposing geographic limitations.
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Package to Address Medical Debt and Require Hospital Financial Assistance Programs
The Michigan Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan package of five bills to address medical debt, requiring hospitals to create financial assistance programs for low-income patients and prohibiting medical debt from appearing on credit reports. The legislation now moves to the House for consideration.
April 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Ann Arbor Backs McMorrow as Michigan Senate Democrats Clash Over Corporate Cash at Mackinac Debate
Ann Arbor's Northside Indivisible Chapter endorsed Sen. Mallory McMorrow as Michigan's Democratic Senate candidates clashed over corporate donations, AIPAC funding, and health care at a fiery Mackinac debate.
June 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - elections
Detroit’s Abdul El-Sayed Attacks Rivals Over Corporate Cash in Fiery Michigan Senate Debate
Detroit-area Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed attacked rivals Haley Stevens and Mallory McMorrow over corporate campaign donations during Michigan's first televised Democratic Senate debate at Mackinac.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Holland Voters Face November Choice as Michigan Ballot Initiative to Ban Corporate Campaign Cash Files 562,000 Signatures
A ballot initiative that would ban Consumers Energy and other major corporations from political spending in Michigan submitted 562,000 petition signatures Wednesday. The measure could reach Holland voters in November.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Pontiac Voters in Line as Michigan Ballot Proposal to Ban Corporate Campaign Cash Files 562,000 Signatures
A Michigan ballot initiative to ban campaign contributions from utilities and major state contractors filed over 562,000 signatures on Wednesday, easily clearing the threshold for the November ballot. The proposal targets DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Pontiac Voters in Line as Michigan Ballot Proposal to Ban Corporate Campaign Cash Files 562,000 Signatures
A Michigan ballot initiative to ban campaign contributions from utilities and major state contractors filed over 562,000 signatures on Wednesday, easily clearing the threshold for the November ballot. The proposal targets DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
May 28, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Michigan's Line 5 Appeal; Governor Orders Tariff Refund Assistance
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Michigan's appeal in the Line 5 pipeline case, leaving lower court rulings that allow Enbridge to sue the state over its shutdown efforts. Meanwhile, Gov. Whitmer directed state agencies to help Michigan businesses pursue refunds from unconstitutional tariffs.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Flint Families on the Line as Michigan Refuses to Share SNAP Data With Federal Government
Michigan refuses to share SNAP data with the USDA, a decision the federal government says could cost taxpayers $300 million. Flint residents who rely on food assistance are caught in the middle of the dispute.
May 27, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Attorney General Nessel Wins Federal Court Ruling Blocking Trump Administration From Cutting Permanent Housing Grants
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel won a federal appeals court ruling that blocks the Trump administration from imposing new restrictions on Continuum of Care grants, protecting approximately 7,000 households in Michigan from losing housing assistance.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan AG Wins Court Battle Against Trump Administration's Homelessness Funding Restrictions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wins federal appeals court ruling against Trump administration's restrictions on homeless assistance grants that would have affected 7,000 households in Michigan.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Passes Bipartisan Medical Debt Reform Bills to Protect Michiganders Burdened by Healthcare Costs
Michigan Senate approves bipartisan medical debt reform bills requiring hospitals to expand financial assistance programs, prevent medical debt from appearing on credit reports, and ban home foreclosures tied to healthcare costs.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources