I don't know that's accurate, Hough said. The Missouri Senate on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, during the first day of the legislative session in Jefferson City. Indirect Rate Policy: The policy that limits the administrative or indirect rates that may be charged by contractors or sub-grantees. When the Senate Appropriations Committee restored the funding, no one spoke on the decision. Senators added $4.5 million for public library funding back into the state budget during a committee meeting Wednesday. His second attempt failed 18-14. The Missouri Senate Minute - March 15, 2023. Once it goes into effect at the end of May, the rule, 15 CSR 30-200.015 Library Certification Requirement for the Protection of Minors, will allow parents or guardians of a minor to challenge materials or events at a public library. Library hours also will likely have to be cut, she says, which would limit internet access for many people who don't have it at home. "And my question would be, 'Where does that end? That budget has $2.8 billion to widen Interstate 70 to a minimum of three lanes in each direction. Top Missouri Lawmaker Moves to Strip Library Funding The Beacon in your inbox. Its just vague enough that a lot of libraries are kind of leaning towards self-censorship, like, Well just get rid of those books so that we can eliminate all of the questions, Bowman said. Senate Bill 775prohibits teachers from providing explicit sexual materials to students. Mike Parson's desk. by Meg Cunningham April 21, 2023 The Missouri Senate gave initial approval to restoring library funding in the state. On teacher pay, the Senate added $7.6 million to pay for the 30% match requirement schools needed to contribute to raise baseline teacher pay to $38,000. To see more, visit St. Louis Public Radio. The budget also has $29.4 million to provide a baseline teacher salary of $38,000. Missouri libraries dodge GOP funding strike for now Author: dean.morgan Created Date: 06/21/2023 09:37:00 Title: Copyright 2023 St. Louis Public Radio. "It's very personal and pulling the state funding is denying people access to resources just because they don't agree," Durham said. In his interview with This Week in Missouri Politics, Hough said that libraries are more than just books on shelves. Among other roles, they help job seekers who need access to computers and internet, he noted. The Beacon listens to diverse perspectives and shines a light on systemic issues and grass-roots solutions through original fact-based reporting. The better strategy, she says, is an electoral one. The uncertainty, and the new reality libraries are suddenly facing has left many librarians, like Bowman, scared about their future. Missouri Senate restores library funding -- for now - The Beacon That's a facility that is in utter disrepair and is in need of considerable investment for that population that it serves, Hough said. Contests & Promotions, 2023, The Networks of Mid-Missouri Columbia, MO USA, New Bloomfield loses money for water, sewer project in governors line-item budget vetoes, Tree down causes street to close in central Columbia, Record travel numbers expected during Independence Day weekend, according to AAA, Migrant who died in ICE custody was held for months, despite recommendation for release, SPLC says. " Dawe recalls. Opponents of the initial anti-DEI language said it would make it impossible for the state to work with any businesses. By, Afternoon Headlines from the Kansas News Service for Friday June 30, The economic ripple effects of the Supreme Courts big decisions, A pulse check of inflation across the globe, New rules for religious accommodation at work. I know that we're going to hear arguments that say this doesn't jeopardize any federal funding, this doesn't jeopardize the utilization of contractors or vendors that provide valuable services to the people that we all represent. Most of them were negative, Ashcrofts spokesperson told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Rep. Deb Lavender, D-Manchester, was the sponsor of the latest attempt. Ashcroft, whose office administers the states public library system, proposed the rule in mid-November and opened it up for a 30-day public comment period. She says she's already seeing the slippery slope. KCUR serves the Kansas City region with breaking news and powerful storytelling. The cuts could hurt rural libraries more, if they remain, Durham said. "The citizens thought some material was too sexually explicit to be in the children's section or even in the young adult section-- and the library board disagreed and kept the material where it was," says Arkansas state Sen. Dan Sullivan, a Republican who represents that area and supported the local cuts. Overall, the operating budget received largely bipartisan support. House Budget Chairman Cody Smith, R-Carthage, removed the funding over a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Missouri Library Association challenging a state law banning sexually explicit material in school libraries. Attempts to remove library funding or inserting DEI-related language could occur on the Senate floor during debate. Missouris proposed budget again contains state funding for public libraries and no longer prohibits any spending toward diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Now, legislation headed to governor's desk would make state library grants available only to those that explicitly oppose book bans. However, Appropriations Chair Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, said the addition would add uncertainty to the budget. To provide accountability for funding provided to the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Treasury under Public Law 117-169. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KMIZ-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications |, Breaking News The committee also passed the operating budget bills, meaning they now go to the full Senate for debate. Attempts to remove library funding or inserting DEI-related language could occur on the Senate floor during debate. Senate Appropriations Chair Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, spoke on that issue Wednesday. We rely on your donations to remain free for everyone. As usual, it gets the kids' attention and the gaggle settles down so Bowman can begin story hour. That would hurt rural communities most. Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, said state funding for libraries is likely to be restored when the Senate takes up the House budget plan next week. While funding debate simmers, the secretary of state's "age-appropriate" materials rule could tighten state control over libraries. But thats wrong. Every dollar helps your family, friends and neighbors have access to reliable, independent reporting. And now with it being six lanes, I think it'll improve safety and congestion and it's overall a good thing for the state, Patterson said. And the idea is very much alive and gaining steam.". We will change the whole public library paradigm. The House budget also sought to defund Diversity, Equity and Inclusion funding in government. Missouri senators early Wednesday morning approved a $49.9 billion operating budget, which is $4.2 billion more than what the House passed weeks ago. The budget now goes to the governors office. The move is troubling, said DBRL director Margaret Conroy in an email. His second attempt failed 18-14. And while one immediate funding threat has eased, librarians are still working to inform Missourians about a political landscape that has become newly hostile. Reporting from the State Capitol, I'm Dean Morgan. That's the American way.". In addition to some Republicans, Democrats repeatedly spoke against the amendment, including Sen. Barbara Washington, D-Kansas City. They care for people with disabilities. "When I feel happy, I say, 'Quack! Appropriations Committee Chair Sen. Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) said the committee pretty much unanimously agreed that this funding is necessary. Dont sell ads against the story or place the story behind a paywall. Caldwell-Stone from the American Library Association says she "deeply appreciates" the sentiment and support but believes it's unwise for anyone to use funding as a lever to control which books do or don't end up on library shelves. 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And while Llano County, Texas, just dodged a bullet that would have defunded libraries there following a flap over books deemed offensive others were not so lucky. "Any reduction from our overall budget due to loss of state aid would come from those lines," Conroy wrote. Missouri Senate approves a $50 billion state budget with library The decibel level is climbing as some 20 preschoolers sprawl out on an alphabet-pattern carpet for story hour. Because the change came from a proposed rule, it did not require a vote from the legislature or the public. Hough and the rest of the Senate Appropriations Committee appear to agree with House Democrats. He said he didnt want state money being used for the lawsuit, but the ACLU of Missouri, which filed the suit on behalf of the Missouri Association of School Librarians and the Missouri Library Association, is handling the case at no charge. The statistics show that DEI is necessary because we still are in a community and in a state and in America, where the color of your skin and the sex of your body determines where you can live, where you can work and how much money you can make, Washington said. And I want to make sure that we have the necessary investments put in place to make that thing go as well as it can.. The lawsuit is being litigated by the ACLU pro-bono, meaning it's at no cost to the libraries. 00:00. He said he didnt want state money being used for the lawsuit, but the ACLU of Missouri, which filed the suit on behalf of the Missouri Association of School Librarians and the Missouri Library Association, is handling the case at no charge. Connecticut lawmakers are considering something similar: A bill would award extra money to so-called sanctuary libraries that do not ban books. Missouri escalates battle over books with new rule threatening state House Democrats not only spoke against the decision but also tried unsuccessfully as recently as Tuesday to restore the money. At that same meeting, Senators removed amendments blocking state spending. For smaller libraries, that can be a burden, Bowman said. "In conversations with departments . However, Appropriations Chair Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, said the addition would add uncertainty to the budget. In addition to adding the library funding, the Senate also removed anti-DEI language the House had added to every budget bill. The report contains the date of payment, purchase order number, library, and state aid amount. Richey said on Twitter that the work on the language is ongoing..