Baltimore Voters Approve Baby Fund for New and Expectant Parents

• Baltimore voters approved a ballot measure to establish a taxpayer-funded baby fund.
• The measure provides cash assistance to new and expectant parents to address affordability concerns.
• The Maryland Child Alliance campaigned for the creation of the baby fund.
• Votes counted include early voting, Election Day, and some mail-in ballots, with more to be counted.
• The measure amends the Baltimore City Charter to create a dedicated, permanent line item in the municipal budget.