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Arts, Museums and Tourism Groups Urge Lawmakers to Direct Meals Tax Revenue to Cultural Fund
Summary
Arts organizations, museums and tourism advocates urged the committee to support HB 7,176, which would allocate a portion of the meals and beverage tax to the Connecticut Cultural Fund and tourism marketing. Witnesses said a dedicated, stable revenue stream would help museums, theaters and local businesses recover, expand programming and boost
A broad coalition of arts, museum and tourism leaders urged the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee on March 14 to allocate a share of meals and beverage tax revenue to the Connecticut Cultural Fund and tourism marketing under HB 7,176.
Why it matters: Speakers — representing regional arts councils, theaters, museums and tourism groups — said a stable funding stream would let cultural organizations plan, boost cultural tourism and help local businesses that rely on event‑driven customers. Multiple witnesses cited economic studies showing large returns:…
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