Senator Marshall Applauds $2.1 Million in Kansas Library Funding, Emphasizes Importance of American History

Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), celebrates $2,109,394 in Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funding being awarded to the State Library of Kansas, which he advocated for during the federal appropriations process. These dollars will be used by the State Library to directly support local libraries across Kansas, funding important community initiatives like local summer reading programs. As we celebrate America’s 250 th birthday, Senator Marshall says these dollars also play a critical role in ensuring Kansas kids grow up knowing our nation’s history and our values of faith, family, and freedom. “Kansas libraries are more than just a place to check out books. They provide resources for kids to learn to read, learn to think, and learn what it means to be an American,” said Senator Marshall. “As we celebrate America’s 250 th birthday, there’s no better time to invest in passing down the history, values, and freedoms that make this country the greatest in the world. These dollars are a direct investment in our next generation, and I am proud to keep them coming to Kansas.” Senator Marshall has long supported civics funding during his time in the Senate, including advocating for the IMLS, the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Division of Federal/State Partnership, and the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund. Click here for more information on how Institute of Museum and Library Services funding is used in Kansas. ### Contact: Payton Fuller