Action News was in the neighborhood for the start of a new partnership between Fresno city and county officials, and country legend Dolly Parton.

Amid reports that Indiana’s government could dump her sister’s “Imagination Library” program, she took to X to sound off.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program, which has sent books to children under 5 for 30 years, faces funding loss in Indiana as the state considers the governor's budget plan that eliminates financial support.

Dolly Parton is calling on Indiana’s Republican governor to reverse a budget proposal that would defund her popular Imagination Library childhood literacy program. The country icon and legendary philanthropist is challenging Governor Mike Braun to reconsider Indiana’s proposed budget after a report from the South Bend Tribune said the budget

Her statement calls it a "vital investment" for Indiana's children. Continue

Country music star Dolly Parton called on Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to reconsider cutting funds for her Imagination Library initiative, which benefits children.

Indiana government is ending support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. Private investors to take over, with Gov. Braun's wife leading efforts.

The proposed state budget for Indiana would cut funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which promotes literacy by providing free books to children.

"The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all — regardless of politics," Parton's rep said in a statement.