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Missouri GOP Bill Could Reduce Library Funding Over Event Content

Legislation proposed by Missouri Republicans may cut state funding for public libraries if they host certain events, such as 'rainbow story time'. The bill defines specific programming deemed inappropriate for children and aims to restrict its presence in libraries.

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Posted 16h ago · Based on reporting by Missouri Independent

Missouri Republicans are proposing legislation that could impact state funding for public libraries. The proposed bill aims to reduce financial support for libraries that host specific events.

The legislation targets programming considered inappropriate for children, citing "rainbow story time" as

Editor's note: Dispatch Briefs are short summaries written by Missouri Dispatch editors with the assistance of AI tools, based on publicly available reporting from the cited source. We do not independently verify every detail; please consult the original source for the complete story.

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