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Dolly Parton · KennewickBy Dan Hanson Click here for updates on this story KENNEWICK, Washington (KAPP) — A popular children’s literacy program that has helped thousands of Washington families build home libraries is now facing an uncertain future as state funding dries up. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails free books monthly to children from birth to age five, has been operating in Benton and Franklin Counties since 2022, reaching nearly 7,000 childr…See the Story
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Faces Uncertain Future in Washington State
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Senate · KennewickSenator Matt Boehnke is celebrating the signing of Senate Bill 5543, which he said will significantly reduce college costs and remove bureaucratic barriers for low-income students. Senate Bill 5543 passed with strong bipartisan support and will immediately enroll eligible students into the College Bound Scholarship program with no application required. “This bill is about breaking down barriers—period,” Sen. Boehnke, R-Kennewick, said. “For too …Read Article
Bill improves college access for low-income students
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