Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
May 1, 2014 (Boston, MA) Last night the state House of Representatives approved a state budget that would fund the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) at $9.6 million for the coming year. This matches the Governor’s proposal, which represents a cut of $1.5 million, or 13 percent, to state funding for the arts, sciences, and humanities. …
Greetings, First thank you to everyone who contacted their State Representative on two key amendments to the House Budget. The House Budget debate continues this week and the amendments that our community has been advocating for have been “debated”. Here are the updates: 1) Amendment #357 To H. 4000 (House Budget) to restore the funding …
The House will be voting TODAY on the proposed budget released earlier this month by the House Ways and Means Committee. News reports suggest that lawmakers will vote on a measure that puts the budget for arts and culture at $8 million. This is a 27% cut from the current investment of $11.1 million and …
Important Call to Action to Massachusetts Residents with regard to the House Budget (H. 4000) and Budget Process Greetings, There is a need for Massachusetts residents to contact their State Representatives to sign on to two key amendments to the House Budget. Please be aware, that in order for your State Representative to cosponsor an amendment, …