Thousands of kids won't have access to books in their homes after Missouri defunded millions from the Imagination Library. From Mará Rose Williams: ...

Missouri will cut funding for Parton’s Imagination Library from $6 million to $2 million for fiscal year 2027, according to the local outlet News Tribune. The program provides free books to children ...

Missouri will halt new enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library on July 1 after state funding dropped from $6 million ...

Dolly Parton is known as the "Queen of Country," but in addition to her storied music career, she's also a noted ...

Dolly Parton is known as the “Queen of Country,” but in addition to her storied music career, she’s also a noted ...

Missouri was the first state to fully fund Dolly Parton’s program delivering free books to kids. After budget cuts, ...

It was February 2016 and Donald Trump stood on the stage in a ballroom at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, soaking in his victory in the Nevada caucuses – his third straight primary ...

The cut is part of Missouri’s 2027 education budget reductions, which also slash funding for programs like Workforce Diploma ...