Michigan budget moves Rx Kids funding, but $18M remains in play

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 949

Last Updated: 1 month ago

Body Text Preview

The Fiscal Year 2027 budget, approved by the Legislature on July 3, redistributed $20 million within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services budget for Temporary Aid for Needy Families, or TANF. Exactly how that money can and will be used remains an open question.

The money had previously been appropriated to the Rx Kids program, a prenatal and infant cash support program that has come under fire from Republican leadership, including …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us