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Author Archives: Salimah Jasani

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OP-ED: Let the Voters Decide on the Baby Bonus

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Ethan Eblaghie and Salimah Jasani July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Earlier this month, Mayor Brandon Scott and the City Council filed a lawsuit to remove the Baltimore Baby Bonus from the general election ballot. The proposed charter amendment, which was signed by over 10,000 registered Baltimore City voters, would provide a direct cash payment of at least $1,000 to all parents after the birth or […]

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