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Governor Patrick Officially Restores All the 9c Budget Cuts $700,000 for the MCC & Grants to Individual cultural Organizations Restored

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Jan. 5, 2007

Dear Friends,

Late today (January 5)-in his first full day in office-Governor Deval Patrick officially restored all of the 9c budget cuts instituted by outgoing Governor Mitt Romney. All of the $425 million in FY 07 spending that had been eliminated has now been restored, including $700,000 for the Massachusetts Cultural Council and all of the grants designated for individual cultural organizations across the state.

Gov-Elect Patrick Pledges to Restore All Romney 9c Budget Cuts $700,000 to be Restored to the MCC Budget

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Dec. 28, 2006

Dear Friends,

$383 million in state spending that had been cut by outgoing Governor Romney using emergency 9c powers will be restored, according to a statement released by Governor-Elect Deval Patrick. Governor Patrick's actions will restore $700,000 to the Massachusetts Cultural Council budget for this fiscal year as well state grants to 72 cultural and heritage organizations.

Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund Open for Application

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Dec. 20, 2006

Dear Friends,

The Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund, featuring grants to cultural organizations for facility improvement, expansion, and restoration, is now receiving applications.

Cultural organizations seeking these grants must submit of letter of intent to apply to the Massachusetts Cultural Council on or before Feb. 1, 2007. Applications must be received by the MCC by March 15, 2007.

The full guidelines for this exciting program-one of the most innovative in the nation-are available at:

www.massculturalfacilities.org

House & Senate Final Vote to Override Romney's Veto of MCC Increase!

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Dear Friends,

In a fury of legislative action, both the House and the Senate voted today to override Governor Romney's veto of an outside appropriation of $700,000 to the MCC. Thanks to the strong bi-partisan support in both the House and the Senate the total state appropriation for the MCC will rise to $12.1 million, a 26% increase from FY 06.

House Votes 152-0 to Override Governor's Veto Unanimous House Approval for the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund

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Dear Friends,

Just minutes ago, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 152-0 to override Governor Romney's veto of $13 million for the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund. The Campaign for Cultural Facilities thanks Speaker Sal DiMasi, Chairman Dan Bosley, Chairman Robert DeLeo, and Chairman Eric Turkington for delivering a resounding message of support for cultural tourism and for the arts, sciences and humanities in Massachusetts.

Gov. Romney Vetoes $2.45 Million from MCC Budget MAASH Will Seek Legislative Override

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Dear Friends,

On Saturday, July 8, Governor Romney issued $573 million in vetoes of the FY 07 state budget including reducing the total budget for arts and culture through the Massachusetts Cultural Council by $2.4 million. Earlier this morning, MAASH delivered a letter to the House leadership on behalf of the cultural community formally asking the House of Representatives to override the Governor's vetoes and restore cultural funding to the $12.1 million approved by the House and the Senate.

Send an E-Mail or Call Governor Romney Today! Support $12.1 Million in Cultural Funding for FY 07

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Dear Friends,

On Friday afternoon, the Massachusetts House and Senate approved the FY 07 state budget, including $12,093,520 in funding for the Massachusetts Cultural Council in FY 07, a $2.45 million increase over last year. This is a huge victory for the cultural community.

The budget is now on the Governor's desk awaiting his signature or veto.

Now is the time to contact the Governor and Lt. Governor to ask for their support of this critical investment in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Please send an e-mail by clicking on this link:

MAASH Wins Largest MCC Increase in Years - $12.1 Million in Cultural Funding for FY07

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Dear Friends,

The Joint House-Senate Conference Committee Report on the FY 07 Budget has approved $12,093,520 in funding for the Massachusetts Cultural Council in FY 07, a $2.45 million increase over last year.

MAASH Letter to Speaker DiMasi

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June 24, 2006

The Honorable Salvatore DiMasi

Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

State House

Boston, MA 02133

Dear Speaker DiMasi,

I respectfully request that the House of Representatives vote to override Governor Romney's the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund as funded in Section 96 of House Bill 5057 "An Act Relative to Economic Investments in the Commonwealth to Promote Job Creation, Economic Stability, and Competitiveness in the Massachusetts Economy."

Governor Vetoes Cultural Facilities Funding! The Campaign for Cultural Facilities Returns to the Legislature

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June 24, 2006

Dear Friends,

This morning, (Saturday, June 24) Governor Romney vetoed the appropriation for the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund which would fund the improvement, expansion, and restoration of new and existing cultural and heritage facilities all across the Commonwealth.

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