$1,000 for new parents? 'Baby bonus' initiative will pass if Baltimore voters approve
Baltimore residents may receive $1,000 under the "baby bonus" program, aimed at supporting new parents to combat childhood poverty from birth. Following a successful signature drive, the initiative will appear on November's ballot. Inspired by a Flint, Michigan model, it mirrors efforts in Europe and Asia to boost birth rates. Organizers argue for this initial step amid broader poverty solutions. With an estimated 7,000 births yearly, the program could cost $7 million annually, about 0.16% of Baltimore's budget, if approved.
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Baltimore residents may receive $1,000 under the "baby bonus" program, aimed at supporting new parents to combat childhood poverty from birth. Following a successful signature drive, the initiative will appear on November's ballot. Inspired by a Flint, Michigan model, it mirrors efforts in Europe and Asia to boost birth rates. Organizers argue for this initial step amid broader poverty solutions. With an estimated 7,000 births yearly, the program could cost $7 million annually, about 0.16% of Baltimore's budget, if approved.