Legislative committee recommends against state library budget cuts

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PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) — A legislative committee says “not so fast” on cutting state library funding.  Education Secretary Joe Graves was the lone voice testifying in favor of the cuts.

“Library Budget-Graves”

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Local government and library officials warned the cuts would hurt rural access and student resources.  The committee voted 13-0 to recommend rejection of the cuts.