Michigan Sends Unrestricted Cash to New Moms as Lawmakers Raise Red Flags

State-funded Rx Kids program sends millions in direct payments with limited restrictions as critics question oversight and transparency.

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Rx Kids prenatal and infant cash assistance program is facing heightened scrutiny as lawmakers debate its future, with critics raising concerns about oversight and transparency while supporters argue the initiative provides critical support to families during a vulnerable period.

The program, launched in 2024 and administered …