José E. Serrano: “I am concerned about that, because just in your opening statement you listed so many wonderful things that have been…”

I respectfully request that the committee commit to an ever-greater appropriation for the CSO Grant Program in Fiscal Year 2021.

An increase in funding of the scale I recommend might impinge on other priorities.

It is very hard around here, almost impossible to get a bipartisan bill passed with no opposition.

Our arts and culture sector is a cornerstone of community life — enriching our neighborhoods, strengthening our economy and supporting the wellbeing of everyone who lives, visits and works here.