Alert from the Houma Regional Arts Council Jindal to Veto Arts Funding Governor Jindal has stated he will veto the Legislature's reinstatement of Decentralized Arts Funds (DAF) and Statewide Art Grants (SAG), and political maneuvering has delayed the review of this portion of the budget until it's too late for the Legislature to override the veto without calling a special session. The Governor originally cut 83% from these funds. Supporters took to the streets for a Jazz Funeral for the Arts in front of the capitol building, and Legislators were sent over 70,000 unique e-mails apiece urging them to support DAF and SAG funding. The result? The Legislature reinstated arts funding at 100% due to popular demand. But if we don't get a huge response from all over the state to persuade the Governor NOW, we could be in serious trouble. Tell Governor Jindal TODAY that you want the DAF and SAG programs included in the state's budget. Visit www.lparts.org and type your zip code into the box titled "Write Your Legislators." Select "Contact Governor Jindal" and a sample message will pop up that you can send as-is, or re-word however you prefer. The option below it, "Arts Funding in Jeopardy," will go to your Legislators. DAF and SAG funds are crucial to our state's cultural economy. They support nonprofit arts organizations that increase tourism, enhance quality of life, educate children, and provide tax income for communities. The state's own economic impact studies show that these grants are an investment, earning Louisiana $6 in additional tax revenue for every $1 spent. Our culture is what makes our state special. Please write today! It only takes a few moments, and with only 3 days left in the Legislative Session, we're almost out of time. Also please forward this message to everyone you know...friends, family, boards, artists, educators...we need to generate another 40,000 e-mails if we're going to make an impac
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