Local Libraries Could Suffer Loss Of Funding

Libraries across the state of Missouri could end up having a lot less money for the next budget year. According to reports, the State is withholding $6.6 million dollars in library funding from the 2015 budget due to the ongoing battle between Governor Nixon and the Republican led General Assembly over a tax break package passed last spring. Some believe the cuts would especially impact small and rural libraries. Efforts continue in an attempt to get the funding restored.