Arts and culture

DeSantis Says He Vetoed Culture Funding to Stop Paying For 'Sexual' Fringe Festivals

DeSantis Says He Vetoed Culture Funding to Stop Paying For 'Sexual' Fringe Festivals
Liv Caputo
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June 27, 2024
AUBURNDALE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis said he vetoed $32 million from the state's budget because he doesn't want money going toward things the government can't control, such as the "sexual" and "inappropriate" Fringe Festival. "This is money that would go and—we didn't have control over how it was being given, so you have your tax dollars […]
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DeSantis Cuts $100 Million in Funding for the Arts

DeSantis Cuts $100 Million in Funding for the Arts
Jim McCool
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June 18, 2024
Tourism and culture has been a huge cash grab for the state of Florida.  Now some worry that this might take a big hit after Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) vetoed additional funding for the arts. The denied funding would have given $100 million towards arts and cultural programs.  Arts Garage, a non-profit group, is claiming […]
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