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Colorado libraries, museums face uncertain future amid federal funding cuts

On March 14, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to pare back the Institute of Museum and Library Services to its statutory functions, potentially putting millions of dollars in funding for institutions across the country at risk.
The Trump Administration argued that these cuts were necessary to eliminate 'waste' within the federal government, with the Department of Government Efficiency specifically identifying the IMLS as an agency for elimination.
Libraries in New Hampshire and museums in Memphis are bracing for potential funding cuts from both state and federal governments, with the Colorado State Library having received $3.2 million from the IMLS in 2023 and Tennessee receiving $4.7 million in 2024.
Tim Miller, director of the Rampart Library District, stated that 'Without the IMLS, without the State Library that is primarily funded through the IMLS, we might not be able to buy as many books,' while Rosalind Withers said 'This executive order could impact us tremendously'.
Advocates for museums and libraries are protesting the potential elimination of the IMLS, emphasizing the crucial role these institutions play in providing educational and cultural resources, preserving history, supporting marginalized communities, and contributing significantly to the economy, with concerns that the cuts could disrupt grant administration and harm society.

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The Daily Memphian

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Local museums, library organization brace for federal funding cuts

Appeal letters to Memphis Library Foundation supporters have already gone out as a new executive order would eliminate the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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INDY Week

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What Dramatic Federal Cuts May Mean for North Carolina Libraries

OOn March 14, two things happened to America’s beloved library system. Hours before a government shutdown would have occurred, the U.S. Senate passed a Republican-led continuing resolution that funds federal services through September—a resolution that includes funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). That same day, President Trump issued an executive order calling for the elimination of “non-statutory components and func…

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9NEWS Denver

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Colorado libraries, museums face uncertain future amid federal funding cuts

Colorado's libraries and museums face potential funding cuts as executive orders threatened to slash federal support.

3 days ago·Denver, United States

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Vermont Public

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With potential federal cuts looming, Vermont lawmakers contemplate revenue increases to offset losses

If Congress approves a federal budget that results in dramatic funding cuts to states, then some Vermont lawmakers say an increase in state income taxes may be the least worst option for Vermont.

4 days ago

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nhpr

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How New Hampshire libraries are bracing for potential funding cuts

There’s uncertainty over how those cuts could affect services and programs provided by libraries across the state.

4 days ago·New Hampshire, United States

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FOX 5 San Diego

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Federal cuts are impacting local libraries

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month to reduce the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which provides grant money to libraries and museums across the country. The San Diego Public Library system has received hundreds of thousands of dollars, which has helped create and spur new programs. But now, those programs could be threatened. “It’s not just the money, it’s the ability f…

4 days ago·San Diego, United States

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