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From the Berkshire Eagle: A spare life, no spare cash
Posted on August 12, 2010 | No CommentsBy David Pepose Gov. Deval Patrick expressed optimism about the state’s economy at his tourism roundtable discussion Monday, but he added that state tourism and arts organizations such as the Massachusetts Cultural Council were unlikely to see an increase in funding this fiscal year. “I... -
Legislature Maintains MCC’s Place in State Government
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsThe state Legislature has approved an economic development bill that preserves the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s role as an independent agency within state government. The bill also calls for establishing a commission to study how schools foster student creativity. The Governor has indicated that he intends... -
Governor Signs Law Establishing Cultural Districts
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsGovernor Deval Patrick signed a bill into law yesterday that allows communities to create state-sponsored cultural districts to stimulate new arts and cultural activity and attract creative businesses. The law directs the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to create a new program that designates local districts... -
From the Enterprise Center: Small Business Advocacy Opportunity
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsThe Enterprise Center and the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development have been working to speak out in opposition of the high costs of health care for small businesses. One of the biggest problems is that in Massachusetts, small businesses are prohibited by law to negotiate... -
A Message from MCC Director Anita Walker: Help Preserve MCC’s Place in State Government!
Posted on July 22, 2010 | No CommentsDear Colleagues, A legislative conference committee is now considering competing bills to reorganize state government agencies that foster economic development in Massachusetts. A final version of this bill must go to the Governor for his approval before the legislative session ends July 31 for the... -
From the MCC: Legislature Approves Cultural Districts, Index to Measure Creativity in School
Posted on July 10, 2010 | No CommentsThe Massachusetts House of Representatives joined the Senate on Wednesday in passing measures to establish state-sponsored cultural districts and explore ways to measure how schools foster student creativity. The provisions were part of broader legislation designed to advance economic development in Massachusetts and reorganize state... -
From WiredWest: Commonwealth Awarded $45.4 million in federal stimulus funds to expand broadband access
Posted on July 6, 2010 | No CommentsGovernor Patrick and members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation announce the Commonwealth has been awarded $45.4 million in federal stimulus funding to expand broadband access. The federal grant funding will be supplemented by $26.2 million in matching funds from the Commonwealth, bringing the total investment... -
A Message From MassDevelopment
Posted on June 30, 2010 | No CommentsTo MassDevelopment Nonprofit Customers and Other Interested Parties: Next week, the House will consider HB 4820, an economic-development bill that would merge HEFA into MassDevelopment on October 1, 2010 and create a single agency to issue tax-exempt bonds for nonprofits in Massachusetts. The bill would... -
50 Days of Local Arts Advocacy in 50 States!
Posted on June 22, 2010 | No CommentsWhen was the last time your organization met with your member of Congress? Have you invited him or her to an arts event recently? Now’s your chance: Americans for the Arts is offering the tools you need to advocate for the arts in your community... -
Senate Committee Releases Proposed Gambling Legislation
Posted on June 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe Massachusetts Senate Ways & Means Committee released its version of a bill to expand gambling in Massachusetts today. The bill includes several measures designed to mitigate the impact of gambling on nonprofit performing arts venues and other cultural organizations. These measures differ in some...
