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California Program That Gives Park Passes to Library Users Survives Budget Talks

The agreement allots $6.75 million for the program after thousands expressed support in response to proposals to eliminate it.
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California Program That Gives Park Passes to Library Users Survives Budget Talks
A view from the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Karen Gough
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The budget agreement between Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers calls for continued funding of a popular program allowing public library cardholders to gain day-use entry to more than 200 state parks.

The 2024–25 budget agreement this week authorized $6.75 million that will allow the California State Library Parks Pass program to operate until December 2025, the parks foundation stated.
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