A citizen’s group in Baltimore, Maryland called The Maryland Child Alliance came up with an interesting idea recently. They wanted the city to pay new parents $1,000 after the birth of a child to help defer medical bills and other costs associated with an expanding family. The proposal became known as the “baby bonus.” Lacking any action from the city, they proposed a ballot question for this year’s elections that would have put the rule into effect. They had already collected the 10,000 signatures required, but the move was opposed by Mayor Brandon Scott and it was challenged in court. Now a judge has ruled that the ballot initiative is unconstitutional and can not be put before the voters. The Maryland Child Alliance plans to appeal the ruling to the state supreme court. (CBS News)
A proposed ballot question in Baltimore that would pay new parents $1,000 when they have a child…
