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Thousands of kids won’t have access to books in their homes after Missouri defunded millions from the Imagination Library. Pool Getty Images Do Missouri lawmakers even care about the education of our ...

Missouri has slashed state funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library from about $6 million to $2 million. According to a report, the budget cut puts the free book program for over 17,000 children ...

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Missouri reportedly cut its budget by $4 million for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library literacy program. The program sends free books each month to kids under five. The budget cuts mean the state can ...

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ST. LOUIS — A literacy program that provides free books to Missouri children is facing a major budget cut, prompting the state to freeze new enrollment starting July 1. Dolly Parton's Imagination ...

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