Director of 'cash giveaway' program tailored to new mothers grilled on how taxpayer funding is used in debate
The Michigan House Republicans are scrutinizing a taxpayer-funded cash assistance program for new mothers, questioning its benefits and how millions of dollars are being spent. The program, called Rx Kids, has been characterized as a 'cash giveaway' and has sparked intense debate over its merits. The program's founder, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, testified that no state funds go to undocumented immigrants, but lawmakers remain concerned about the program's eligibility requirements and administrative overhead.
- ▪The Rx Kids program is a taxpayer-funded cash assistance program for new mothers in Michigan.
- ▪The program has been allocated $250 million and has been characterized as a 'cash giveaway' by lawmakers.
- ▪The program's founder, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, testified that no state funds go to undocumented immigrants.
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Media Director of 'cash giveaway' program tailored to new mothers grilled on how taxpayer funding is used in debate Program founder Dr Mona Hanna says no state funds go to undocumented immigrants and calls the initiative pro-family By Joshua Q. Nelson Fox News Published June 9, 2026 12:14pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Texas state lawmaker challenges ‘lottery socialism’ of guaranteed income program launched in Harris County State Sen. Paul Bettencourt told Fox News Digital that a guaranteed income program should be unconstitutional and wants Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in.
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