Is Rx Kids About Helping Families, Increasing Voter Turnout or Both?

Critics point to new research linking the cash aid initiative to civic participation, while supporters say the findings reflect community stability, not politics.

LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan program that gives cash payments to new and expectant mothers is facing renewed political scrutiny after newly released research suggested a connection between the initiative and increased civic participation, including voting.

The graphic below is from RxKids.

The program, known as Rx Kids, provides direct cash support to preg…