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The leadership of Rx Kids say they were shocked when a House committee unilaterally cut their state funding. But it promises that all families currently signed up for the program, including those in Ypsilanti, will get their assistance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democrats in the Michigan Legislature are figuring out their next move following a sudden, unilateral action by the House Republican majority to cut $645 million out of the state budget. Rick Pluta has more.

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan says he’s furious the House GOP has eliminated $650 million in appropriations through a rarely used procedure. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan bills to prevent fraud in fertility treatment received a hearing Tuesday before a state House committee. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.

A program that provides direct cash payments to expectant mothers and families is coming to Ypsilanti. Rx Kids will officially begin enrollment December 1. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has released its Maternal and Infant Health Report. The data reveals various disparities in the community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A bill scheduled for a committee hearing today in the Michigan Senate would put more resources into a program that helps pregnant and new mothers. Colin Jackson has more.

Prenatal care has normally consisted of a dozen or so scheduled checkups before a baby is born. Now, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued new guidelines for expectant mothers. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Rx Kids is getting closer to coming to Ypsilanti. Director Dr. Mona Hanna was the featured speaker Monday at the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The federal government has removed the recommendation that children and pregnant women get routine COVID-19 vaccines. This is after a directive announced by Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talks to Washtenaw County Health Officer, Jimena Loveluck about the ramifications of the decision.