September 30, 2025

Federal Budget Update: What Proposed FY 2026 Education Cuts Mean for the Arts

Federal Budget Update What Proposed FY 2026 Education Cuts Mean for the Arts By Amber Friel, NAfME Communications Manager, Advocacy and Public Policy As the federal government winds down Fiscal…

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