Dolly Parton, Imagination Library and Indiana

Dolly Parton urges Indiana governor not to cut funds for her Imagination Library
Country music star Dolly Parton called on Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to reconsider cutting funds for her Imagination Library initiative, which benefits children.
Proposed Indiana budget slashes funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Outlets reported that Dolly Parton pleaded with Gov. Mike Braun to not cut funding for Indiana's Imagination Library. That's not quite what happened.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program faces big funding cut in Indiana
The proposed state budget for Indiana would cut funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which promotes literacy by providing free books to children.
Dolly Parton Challenges Indiana Governor Over Defunding Her Imagination Library
Dolly Parton is calling on Indiana's Republican governor to reverse a budget proposal that would defund her popular Imagination Library childhood literacy program.
Indiana to stop funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, seek private donors
Indiana government is ending support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. Private investors to take over, with Gov. Braun's wife leading efforts.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program Cut From Indiana Republicans’ State Budget Proposal
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program, which provides books to young readers in several states, was left out of the state budget proposed by Indiana Republicans without explanation, the South Bend Tribune reported Wednesday.
Region libraries vow to continue Dolly Parton's Imagination Library but said funding uncertainty could limit program
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has provided free monthly books to thousands of children across Northwest Indiana and has been gaining in popularity. Lake County just gained full coverage for the program after the Dean and Barbara White Foundation provided a grant in December.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library funding cut from Indiana governor’s proposed budget
The Dollywood Foundation president has responded to the Indiana governor’s proposed budget cuts funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides children free books.
United Way on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
United Way on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Indiana
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Push to save Dolly Parton’s Indiana book program grows
Indiana's new budget does not include funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The program sends free books to ...
Dolly Parton's child literacy program faces funding danger in Indiana
Some Indiana state representatives are currently attempting an own-goal on their state’s literacy rates. While still in its ...
Programs hope Indiana legislators restore dollars to keep Dolly Parton books coming to kids
Indiana aims to continue its gains in child literacy. And the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has been touted as a key ...
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Editorial: Braun shows his true colors with book budget cut
If there was ever any doubt that Indiana’s leaders do not care about student literacy, look no further than this year’s proposed state budget.
Dolly's kids book program in jeopardy? State zeros out funding, but Brauns vow help
A Dolly Parton-inspired literacy program that benefits young children in Vigo and Clay counties has been getting plenty of ...
Charter schools, DEI, transgender athletes. These bills are still moving through the legislature
While many Indiana bills have already died at this point in the session, these education bills are still alive and could make big changes to your district.
Dolly Parton Makes Unexpected Music Announcement
Parton, 79, has released a new song with popular Australian children's entertainers The Wiggles. She posted the music video ...
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Dolly Parton Caught in MAGA Crosshairs, Nikki Haley Defends the Country Icon’s Silence
After losing the 2024 GOP presidential nomination to President Donald Trump, former US ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley launched the SiriusXM podcast Nikki Hal ...