LANSING — A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers appear to be supportive of expanding a cash assistance program for new and expecting mothers.

The funds from the Rx Kids support program come in the form of a one-time $1,500 payment when pregnant and $500 a month for the first 6 months or one year, depending on the region.

That cash comes with no strings attached, which supporters say allows families to better meet their needs.

The initiative has operated in the Eastern Upper Peninsula for about six months and has distributed nearly $800,000 to 316 families.

“Finally, we’re doing something we can all agree on that’s just sort of good news,” said Sen. John Damoose, (R) District 37, Harbor Springs.

Austin Lowes, chairman of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, says that

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