Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Kentucky says Senate budget bill cuts funding, could force shutdown

Proposed Kentucky budget threatens Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program

The latest version of Kentucky's primary budget bill could reduce the amount of support the state provides to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, impacting thousands of children across the state.

Kentucky state budget change could force the shutdown of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program

The latest version of the Kentucky state budget could effectively wipe out Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program in the state, a book-gifting initiative that has mailed 8,635,423 free books to Kentucky children.Every month, the program mails an age-appropriate book to children from birth to age 5 at no cost to families. A local partner in each county enrolls children and raises money to pay for the books. Support from the entertainer and he…

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Kentucky says Senate budget bill cuts funding, could force shutdown

Kentucky's budget bill could drastically reduce funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, threatening to shut down over 80% of its local partners.