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Coldwater council hears pitch for state 'Rx Kids' cash-transfer program but motion to join fails
Summary
City staff outlined a state-backed cash-transfer program (local match ~ $110,000 year one with a $900,000 state match) and proponents argued it improves maternal outcomes; a motion to commit to a three‑year participation failed for lack of support, leaving the city to take no action before the application window closed.
City Council of Coldwater on Feb. 9 debated whether the city should act as the local "community champion" for Michigan’s Rx Kids cash‑transfer pilot, but the council did not adopt a motion to participate.
Staff summarized the program and told the council the model provides a cash payment starting at about 16 weeks of pregnancy and monthly payments of $500 for the first six months after birth (about $3,000 per participant). Staff said the city’s initial one‑year commitment would be roughly $110,000 and that the state would match that with about $900,000. Staff also reported 223 births in the city over the last year and that 61%…
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