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Suzanne Wise of Nebraska Honored with 2018 NASAA Gary Young Award

The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has named Suzanne Wise, executive director of the Nebraska Arts Council, the recipient of its 2018 Gary Young Award. The award recognizes an executive director who has made an extraordinary contribution to public support for the arts at the state, regional and national levels. The award will…

Molly Leach Pratt of Tennessee Honored with 2018 NASAA Distinguished Public Service Award

The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has named Molly Leach Pratt, former chair of the Tennessee Arts Commission, the recipient of its 2018 Distinguished Public Service Award. The award honors a chair or council member whose outstanding service, creative thinking and leadership significantly impact public support for the arts in his/her state and…

October 10, 2018

Congress Focuses on Midterms

A central goal for congressional leadership this year was to be able to complete work on all 12 appropriations bills, through regular order, before the fiscal year ended on September 30. This was an ambitious goal, as work on the fiscal year 2018 budget was not wrapped until late March, putting members of Congress about…