Sen. John Haste’s Press Releases

A program to encourage Oklahoma children to become better readers is one step closer to becoming a reality.  Senate Bill 1803, by Sen. John Haste, creates the framework for Oklahoma to have its own Imagination Library, a program to get free books in the hands of children.  Haste said the goal is to encourage a love of reading and improve education outcomes.  The bill, modeled after a program founded by entertainer Dolly Parton in her home state of Tennessee, was approved on Monday.