Update on funding for the arts

As mentioned in class, the funding for the arts in the original house bill was 50 million with zero in the Senate's version of the stimulus bill.

The compromise bill should be signed by President Obama on Monday. The good news is it includes the 50 million and prohibitory language (Coburn Act) was excluded.  

Per Americans for the Arts:

"We can now confirm that the package DOES include $50 million in direct support for arts jobs through National Endowment for the Arts grants."

Good news for arts and arts groups everywhere.