Missouri: Libraries Face Cuts Under Gov. Greitens’ Spending Plan

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

Fewer books for kids and less public internet access for job seekers are two of the potential effects of Gov. Eric Greitens budget proposal.

Under the $27.6 billion spending blueprint unveiled by the Republican newcomer last month, libraries would see nearly $3 million less than they had expected to get last year as part of a series of cuts made to deal with less than robust growth in tax revenue.

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Kirkwood Public Library Director Sarah Erwin said the library typically uses the state funds for internet service. The budget proposal would reduce those funds by more than $9,800 in the fiscal year beginning July 1.

 “We won’t have to close, but the ability to offer extended things is limited,” Erwin said.