Michigan rep warns guaranteed income fails

Michigan Republican state Rep. Jay Deboyer claims guaranteed income programs are mere 'redistributions of wealth' with no work requirements.

“Absolutely not. When does that stop?”

Rx Kids program lacks eligibility standards

Michigan's Rx Kids provides $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for up to 12 months regardless of household income.

Republicans demand oversight

Michigan House Republicans want rigorous inspection of Rx Kids due to lack of spending restrictions or income limits.

State rep cites no work requirements

Deboyer says the program has no means test or work requirements, allowing anyone to qualify regardless of income.

“We have a safety net. We spend literally billions of dollars on social welfare”

Program expansion planned

Rx Kids director Dr. Mona Hanna says the program aims for nationwide expansion despite Republican criticism.

“The program is seeking nationwide expansion”

State rep calls it wealth redistribution

Deboyer states the program is a 'distribution tactic' that doesn't help moms and babies.

“It's a distribution tactic that I would argue is not going to help moms and babies”

Opposition to cash assistance

Republicans argue the program has evolved beyond its original maternal health focus into an open-ended social experiment.

National cash assistance trends

Texas blocked a cash pilot, Arizona vetoed GBI legislation, and Iowa banned local guaranteed income programs.

Progressive support for cash assistance

Economic Security Project says cash assistance enjoys bipartisan support and is needed for struggling families.