Dolly Parton urges Indiana governor not to cut funds for her Imagination Library
The '9 to 5' singer's program gives free books to children from birth to age five
Dolly Parton is calling on Indiana Governor Mike Braun to reconsider nixing her charitable Imagination Library initiative, which benefits young children.
"We are hopeful that Governor Braun and the Indiana Legislature will continue this vital investment by restoring the state’s funding match for local Imagination Library programs," the Dollywood Foundation’s Vice Chair and President Jeff Conyers shared in a statement, according to Rolling Stone.
"The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all — regardless of politics — because every child deserves the chance to dream big and succeed."
Read more at: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-urges-indiana-governor-not-cut-funds-initiative-benefiting-children
Funding for the program was cut from the proposed budget.
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