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Benton County Historical Society warns federal funding cuts are squeezing local museums
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Jessica Haugen, executive director, told Philomath council that cuts and staffing reductions at federal agencies supporting museums and libraries are increasing competition for state and local grants and could force local nonprofits to reduce programs without more county or private support.
Philomath — Jessica Haugen, executive director of the Benton County Historical Society, told the City Council on April 14 that changes at federal agencies are producing immediate funding and programmatic consequences for museums and libraries.
Haugen said the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has effectively paused staff and grant programs and the National Endowment for the…
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