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Senate committee trims state arts funding, debates 25¢ ticket surcharge to sustain council
Summary
The Senate Finance Committee removed direct funding for the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts from its budget proposal and debated a proposed 25¢ surcharge on performing-arts tickets to create a self‑sustaining fund; members placed some arts items on the hold list for further work.
The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday voted to remove direct state appropriations for the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts from the current budget proposal and discussed alternatives to keep the council operating.
The committee debated multiple amendments that would either restore funding at levels in the governor's recommendation or create a donation/fee mechanism to support the council. Senator Waters argued for restoring funding so the council could “function” and support traditional arts programs that she said are “deeply woven into the fabric of the state.” Senator Lane and others…
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