Appropriations Requests for : Genesee County

Sponsoring legislator

Posted Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:04 AM Download

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:: Genesee County
3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:: Genesee County Administration Building 324 S. Saginaw St. Flint, MI 48502; Burton MI and Clio MI
4. The recipient's employer identification number:: 38-6004849

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:: $4,100,000.00
6. What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?: Originally launched in Flint, Michigan in 2024, Rx Kids has expanded to reach thousands of families with millions in direct cash support. This no-strings-attached support is transforming health and economic outcomes for families. As the nation’s first-ever community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, Rx Kids is providing life-changing financial security that is universal and unconditional. The requested funds would allow for the expansion of the RX Kids program to the cities of Burton and Clio in Genesee County. $4.1 million represents the state share of the program.
7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?: No previous funding received
8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:: FY27

"I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
"I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
"I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."

Senator John Cherry