If they have to axe places of public congregation to shore up the budget, before Republicans cut schools, libraries and parks, I propose they start with churches and their tax exemption.
Does the state of Missouri fund churches?
Edit: Beat me to it with the tax exemption edit.
Yes: Through tax exemptions, faith based grants, vouchers and other methods.
I wonder if there's some for-profit book rental company supporting this bill or its sponsors.
Oh, so protecting the children AND fighting homelessness? I'm sure there are plenty that see that as a two-for-one win.
How is defunding libraries protecting children and fighting homelessness...?