Big news: I’m proposing an expansion of RxKids nationwide.
It’s a better “baby bonus,” evidence-based and research-backed – created here in Michigan, proven here in Michigan.
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It’s a better “baby bonus,” evidence-based and research-backed – created here in Michigan, proven here in Michigan.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Big news: I’m proposing an expansion of RxKids nationwide.
It’s a better “baby bonus,” evidence-based and research-backed – created here in Michigan, proven here in Michigan.
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It’s a better “baby bonus,” evidence-based and research-backed – created here in Michigan, proven here in Michigan.
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Republicans in the Michigan House voted to cancel $8.3 million of funding for programs aimed at supporting Flint water crisis victims
The cuts affect support services for Flint students, including psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors
The cuts affect support services for Flint students, including psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors
Michigan House blocks funding for Flint water crisis programs
Republicans in the Michigan House voted to cancel $8.3 million of funding for programs aimed at supporting Flint water crisis victims and potentially the RxKids expansion.
www.abc12.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Republicans in the Michigan House voted to cancel $8.3 million of funding for programs aimed at supporting Flint water crisis victims
The cuts affect support services for Flint students, including psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors
The cuts affect support services for Flint students, including psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors
Not sure why people are making fun of Trump's $5K baby bonus. Kamala Harris proposed something very similar, based on a successful program piloted by RxKids in Michigan. It's a good idea. It's the *rest* of Trump's agenda that is bad for babies/moms/families
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | What might raising a family look like in a Harris presidency? Look to Flint.
The Michigan city has been experimenting with giving $6,000 to babies and families. The results are promising.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Not sure why people are making fun of Trump's $5K baby bonus. Kamala Harris proposed something very similar, based on a successful program piloted by RxKids in Michigan. It's a good idea. It's the *rest* of Trump's agenda that is bad for babies/moms/families
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
RxKids is a life-changing program that offers cash assistance to moms and babies. I was honored to help bring it to Wayne County.
In a time when Trump uses food for kids as a political weapon, this is recognizing that investing in kids is one of the most important things government can do.
In a time when Trump uses food for kids as a political weapon, this is recognizing that investing in kids is one of the most important things government can do.
November 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
RxKids is a life-changing program that offers cash assistance to moms and babies. I was honored to help bring it to Wayne County.
In a time when Trump uses food for kids as a political weapon, this is recognizing that investing in kids is one of the most important things government can do.
In a time when Trump uses food for kids as a political weapon, this is recognizing that investing in kids is one of the most important things government can do.
In recorded remarks from a campaign event that took place earlier this month, Republican Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin, got caught pushing racist lies to paint RxKids as a guardrail free-welfare. Falsely suggesting pregnant women could sign up, and then get an abortion while keeping the cash.
March 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
In recorded remarks from a campaign event that took place earlier this month, Republican Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin, got caught pushing racist lies to paint RxKids as a guardrail free-welfare. Falsely suggesting pregnant women could sign up, and then get an abortion while keeping the cash.
MI has a lot to be proud of. For starters:
🔹4 R1 universities-congrats, Michigan Tech!
🔹Expanded RxKids to improve finances & health of families.
🔹Palisades = the first restarted nuclear plant in US history.
🔹Soon, we’ll open the Gordie Howe Bridge, which will carry 25,000 vehicles daily.
#MISOTS25
🔹4 R1 universities-congrats, Michigan Tech!
🔹Expanded RxKids to improve finances & health of families.
🔹Palisades = the first restarted nuclear plant in US history.
🔹Soon, we’ll open the Gordie Howe Bridge, which will carry 25,000 vehicles daily.
#MISOTS25
February 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
MI has a lot to be proud of. For starters:
🔹4 R1 universities-congrats, Michigan Tech!
🔹Expanded RxKids to improve finances & health of families.
🔹Palisades = the first restarted nuclear plant in US history.
🔹Soon, we’ll open the Gordie Howe Bridge, which will carry 25,000 vehicles daily.
#MISOTS25
🔹4 R1 universities-congrats, Michigan Tech!
🔹Expanded RxKids to improve finances & health of families.
🔹Palisades = the first restarted nuclear plant in US history.
🔹Soon, we’ll open the Gordie Howe Bridge, which will carry 25,000 vehicles daily.
#MISOTS25
Michigan lawmakers just made a HISTORIC investment in guaranteed income programs.
By investing $270 million in #RxKids, they will transform what's possible for 30,000 families a year.
This is real leadership on the cost of living crisis.
By investing $270 million in #RxKids, they will transform what's possible for 30,000 families a year.
This is real leadership on the cost of living crisis.
October 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Michigan lawmakers just made a HISTORIC investment in guaranteed income programs.
By investing $270 million in #RxKids, they will transform what's possible for 30,000 families a year.
This is real leadership on the cost of living crisis.
By investing $270 million in #RxKids, they will transform what's possible for 30,000 families a year.
This is real leadership on the cost of living crisis.
RxKids is now available in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula - a powerful example of what an #AffordableLife looks like.
By strengthening income stability, family affordability, and essential rural care, programs like this help communities thrive.
See if you qualify: rxkids.org/communities/...
By strengthening income stability, family affordability, and essential rural care, programs like this help communities thrive.
See if you qualify: rxkids.org/communities/...
February 10, 2026 at 9:22 PM
RxKids is now available in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula - a powerful example of what an #AffordableLife looks like.
By strengthening income stability, family affordability, and essential rural care, programs like this help communities thrive.
See if you qualify: rxkids.org/communities/...
By strengthening income stability, family affordability, and essential rural care, programs like this help communities thrive.
See if you qualify: rxkids.org/communities/...
RxKids has been an incredible success. They reach nearly 100% of eligible moms in Flint. Truly amazing.
June 4, 2026 at 3:55 AM
RxKids has been an incredible success. They reach nearly 100% of eligible moms in Flint. Truly amazing.
Investments like RxKids lead to stronger communities and healthy starts for our new moms and families. Thank you to Dr. Mona Hanna for your leadership on this project!
April 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Investments like RxKids lead to stronger communities and healthy starts for our new moms and families. Thank you to Dr. Mona Hanna for your leadership on this project!
We could never repay the people of Flint for what has been done to them.
Still RxKids, which gives $1,500 cash grants to expectant mothers in Flint and $500 a month for the first year of the child’s life, is fanfuggingtastic.
And the only question is how quickly should we roll it out everywhere.
Still RxKids, which gives $1,500 cash grants to expectant mothers in Flint and $500 a month for the first year of the child’s life, is fanfuggingtastic.
And the only question is how quickly should we roll it out everywhere.
Flint's New Anti-Poverty Program Could Be A Model For America | HuffPost Latest News
A new program in Flint, Michigan, could be a model for the rest of America ― but only if the right officials are in place to support it.
www.huffpost.com
February 17, 2024 at 1:48 PM
We could never repay the people of Flint for what has been done to them.
Still RxKids, which gives $1,500 cash grants to expectant mothers in Flint and $500 a month for the first year of the child’s life, is fanfuggingtastic.
And the only question is how quickly should we roll it out everywhere.
Still RxKids, which gives $1,500 cash grants to expectant mothers in Flint and $500 a month for the first year of the child’s life, is fanfuggingtastic.
And the only question is how quickly should we roll it out everywhere.
A. I love how they think that a $2K tax credit is going to convince people to have extra kids and stay home to raise them. RxKids barely makes a dent in helping families with $7500 & a robust community support system.
B. "It matters how and to whom kids are born" gives the whole game away.
B. "It matters how and to whom kids are born" gives the whole game away.
👀 Marriage “bootcamp,” huge tax breaks for couples with kids, capping alimony, discouraging online dating…
A WaPo exclusive, we got the final draft of the Heritage Foundation’s “Manhattan Project” for more babies.
Plus a previous draft with scrapped ideas, which you’ll want to see.
🎁 link:
A WaPo exclusive, we got the final draft of the Heritage Foundation’s “Manhattan Project” for more babies.
Plus a previous draft with scrapped ideas, which you’ll want to see.
🎁 link:
Heritage paper on families calls for ‘marriage bootcamp,’ more babies
The conservative think tank aims to boost U.S. marriage and births through discouraging online dating, restricting pornography and creating tax credits for families.
wapo.st
January 8, 2026 at 1:41 PM
A. I love how they think that a $2K tax credit is going to convince people to have extra kids and stay home to raise them. RxKids barely makes a dent in helping families with $7500 & a robust community support system.
B. "It matters how and to whom kids are born" gives the whole game away.
B. "It matters how and to whom kids are born" gives the whole game away.
Need more proof Republicans don't care about families? Michigan House Republicans want to gut RxKids, a proven program that helps pregnant women and new moms stay healthy and succeed. www.wilx.com/2026/05/09/m...
Michigan House Republicans call for funding cut to RxKids program
Michigan State House Republicans are calling for a funding cut to the program RxKids.
www.wilx.com
May 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Need more proof Republicans don't care about families? Michigan House Republicans want to gut RxKids, a proven program that helps pregnant women and new moms stay healthy and succeed. www.wilx.com/2026/05/09/m...
Free community event alert! 📢 The Black Maternal Health Café is SATURDAY in Ypsilanti -- and it's stacked. The founder of RxKids, community resources, chair massages, DJ Mars, a photo booth, facepainting, a free raffle, and more.
📅 April 11 | 12-4pm | YCS High School | 2095 Packard Rd
📅 April 11 | 12-4pm | YCS High School | 2095 Packard Rd
April 8, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Free community event alert! 📢 The Black Maternal Health Café is SATURDAY in Ypsilanti -- and it's stacked. The founder of RxKids, community resources, chair massages, DJ Mars, a photo booth, facepainting, a free raffle, and more.
📅 April 11 | 12-4pm | YCS High School | 2095 Packard Rd
📅 April 11 | 12-4pm | YCS High School | 2095 Packard Rd
Michigan just showed what it looks like to invest in families.
A $270M state budget boost will expand #RxKids tenfold, reaching 30K babies a year👏👏👏
🔗 www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...
A $270M state budget boost will expand #RxKids tenfold, reaching 30K babies a year👏👏👏
🔗 www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...
October 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Michigan just showed what it looks like to invest in families.
A $270M state budget boost will expand #RxKids tenfold, reaching 30K babies a year👏👏👏
🔗 www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...
A $270M state budget boost will expand #RxKids tenfold, reaching 30K babies a year👏👏👏
🔗 www.michiganpublic.org/health/2025-...
This is an incredible first announcement from Mayor Mary Sheffield!
RxKids is a phenomenal, life changing program for moms and babies and I am so excited that it is now coming to Detroit! Thank you Dr. Mona Hanna for your leadership!
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
RxKids is a phenomenal, life changing program for moms and babies and I am so excited that it is now coming to Detroit! Thank you Dr. Mona Hanna for your leadership!
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Pregnant moms in Detroit to get $1,500, then $500 monthly with Rx Kids
Rx Kids, a program that offers pregnant moms cash assistance, is growing quickly in Michigan. It will come to Detroit next.
www.freep.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
This is an incredible first announcement from Mayor Mary Sheffield!
RxKids is a phenomenal, life changing program for moms and babies and I am so excited that it is now coming to Detroit! Thank you Dr. Mona Hanna for your leadership!
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
RxKids is a phenomenal, life changing program for moms and babies and I am so excited that it is now coming to Detroit! Thank you Dr. Mona Hanna for your leadership!
www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Vouchers as ideology—markets, the “right of parents” (first, to seek segregated schools) came w/Friedman and attempts to avert Brown.
The distinction b/t technical fix and ideological aim matters.
Because we use “voucher” like cash subsidies for lots of policy goals—eg PreK or RxKids today.
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The distinction b/t technical fix and ideological aim matters.
Because we use “voucher” like cash subsidies for lots of policy goals—eg PreK or RxKids today.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Vouchers as ideology—markets, the “right of parents” (first, to seek segregated schools) came w/Friedman and attempts to avert Brown.
The distinction b/t technical fix and ideological aim matters.
Because we use “voucher” like cash subsidies for lots of policy goals—eg PreK or RxKids today.
2/2
The distinction b/t technical fix and ideological aim matters.
Because we use “voucher” like cash subsidies for lots of policy goals—eg PreK or RxKids today.
2/2
“MAGA Matt Hall is either intentionally lying to Michiganders about RxKids, or he simply has lost his grip on reality... RxKids is a crucialprogram that has helped thousands of Michigan children and families, no matter what Matt Hall tries to say about it.” michigandems.com/release-mich...
RELEASE: Michigan Dems Slam Matt Hall’s Cheap Attacks on RxKids - Michigan Democratic Party
LANSING — Earlier this week, MAGA Matt Hall spewed lies and conspiracy theories about Michigan’s RxKids, a program that helps lift pregnant mothers and newborns out of poverty. Despite ample evidence…
michigandems.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
“MAGA Matt Hall is either intentionally lying to Michiganders about RxKids, or he simply has lost his grip on reality... RxKids is a crucialprogram that has helped thousands of Michigan children and families, no matter what Matt Hall tries to say about it.” michigandems.com/release-mich...
With funding for Michigan’s Rx Kids program back in the news, it’s good to look at the data.
Read our report on the economic effects of #RxKids in Flint here: www.upjohn.org/research-hig...
#Econsky, #MI, #Flint, #Michigan
Read our report on the economic effects of #RxKids in Flint here: www.upjohn.org/research-hig...
#Econsky, #MI, #Flint, #Michigan
Study finds Rx Kids program supports families, drives jobs and income growth
www.upjohn.org
December 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A partial list of the things republicans in Michigan cut today without senate approval
December 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A partial list of the things republicans in Michigan cut today without senate approval
Alternatively, move to Kalamazoo and you’ll get *way* more value than that in support for your children (RXKids, Kalamazoo Promise, etc.)!
August 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Alternatively, move to Kalamazoo and you’ll get *way* more value than that in support for your children (RXKids, Kalamazoo Promise, etc.)!
MSU’s Dr Mona and UMich Ford School prof Luke Shaefer at the presser for #RxKids, a game-changing program for the families of Flint supported by @givedirectly.bsky.social
January 10, 2024 at 4:05 PM
MSU’s Dr Mona and UMich Ford School prof Luke Shaefer at the presser for #RxKids, a game-changing program for the families of Flint supported by @givedirectly.bsky.social