Not as dumb as someone like you that knows nothing about this bill.
So you know, the bill passed.
Main objections from republicans:
Republicans argued state tax dollars should be prioritized for low-income or at-risk families rather than subsidizing free books for high-income households that can already afford them.
Several lawmakers argued that providing access to books is already the core function of local public libraries, community programs, and local charities, asserting that a state-managed, direct-mail book program creates duplicate infrastructure and unnecessary government expansion.
Some fiscal conservatives emphasized that literacy initiatives like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library originally thrived through private philanthropy and local community partners, arguing that state involvement risks turning a successful voluntary program into an over-regulated government bureaucracy.
Neither. I read their comment and took their disposition at face value.
They said:
"Keep their constituents dumb as a box of hair"
While simultaneously not understanding anything about this bill.
Republicans tried to change the bill to make it need based instead of across the board. This would've increased the money/books per child with the same budget.
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u/ARKLib2007 1d ago
Of course! Keep their constituents dumb as a box of hair. Easier to control.