$1,000 for new parents? 'Baby bonus' initiative will pass if Baltimore voters approve

[Collection]Baltimore residents may receive $1,000 under the "baby bonus" program, aimed at supporting new parents to combat childhood poverty from birth. Following a successful signature drive, the initiative will appear on November's ballot. Inspired by a Flint, Michigan model, it mirrors efforts in Europe and Asia to boost birth rates. Organizers argue for this initial step amid broader poverty solutions.