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NASAA Notes: February 2007

February
2007

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Legislative Update

Executive Director's Column

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Legislative Update
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Thomas L. Birch
February 22, 2007

Legislative Update

NEA Chairman Presents Arts Budget to Appropriations Panel President’s budget proposes arts spending increase On February 5, the Bush administration sent to Congress its proposed budget for the 2008 fiscal year proposing $128.4 million in…
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Executive Director's Column
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Jonathan Katz
February 22, 2007

Executive Director's Column

The president’s budget request for NEA FY 2008 includes some new provisions of special interest to state arts agencies (SAAs). Chief of these is language that consolidates the Challenge America and American Masterpiece grant amounts…
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Did You Know?
February 22, 2007

Did You Know?

Student Participation in After-School Activities Increased in 2005. After-school activities contribute to the social and academic development of children, encouraging constructive use of their time and introducing youngsters to new ideas, people and interests. The…
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Frequently Asked Questions
February 22, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What are some useful resources on public value? Are there any succinct materials I can share with my staff and council members? Answer: The Public Value Resource list at http://members.nasaa-arts.org/research/links.html is a great place…
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