Nate Golden, president of the Maryland Child Alliance, holds a petition form for the Baltimore Baby Fund, on Wednesday in Baltimore. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Stephanie Scarbrough/AP BALTIMORE — New parents in Baltimore could receive a $1,000 “baby bonus” if voters approve a proposal that aims to help reduce childhood poverty from birth with a modest one-time
BALTIMORE (AP) — New parents in Baltimore could receive a $1,000 “baby bonus” if voters approve a proposal that aims to help reduce childhood poverty from birth with a modest one-time cash payment. A group of Baltimore teachers is behind the effort. Organizers recently secured the necessary 10,000 signatures to bring the question to voters
Poverty rate in the United States in 2021, by age and gender