The Legislature voted this week to approve a state budget for the coming fiscal year that calls for $9.25 million to support the arts, humanities, and sciences through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC).
A small portion of that amount—about $150,000—would be available only if the state is reimbursed by the federal government for Medicaid expenses.
The Legislature’s budget for fiscal year 2011 thus represents a cut of either $450,000 or $600,000 to state cultural funding through the MCC.
The Governor has up to ten days to sign, veto, or amend the budget. The new fiscal year begins July 1.
