# Missouri Cuts Imagination Library Funding

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-05-31T01:00:08+00:00
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Missouri’s sudden budget cut to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library—shrinking funding from $6 million to $2 million—means no new kids can join the program, despite its vital role in early literacy. Founded by Dolly, who drew from her own childhood without books, the initiative has mailed over 318 million free books worldwide. Just last year, Missouri became one of just 11 states to fully fund it statewide. Now, with new enrollments frozen, the program’s reach is halted, underscoring the fragility of such impactful efforts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/25d26176c724e2c3

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