Did you read our local friend Tim Putney's Viewpoint in the Gazette on March 3? In it, Tim addresses Governor Granholm's proposal to cut state arts funding entirely--yes, entirely--for 2010, and he discusses the terrible effects this would have on our state and its economy. If you haven't read the whole article (it's short but shocking), please go here now.
And then there IS something you can do! The budget has not yet been passed by the legislature, so supporters of the arts still have a voice. I reprint the last couple of paragraphs of Tim's Viewpoint:
"Rejecting the governor's recommendations to eliminate this funding is possible with your help. Our state Legislature will soon be making some very tough decisions, and they do have the power to restore our funding.
"State Sen. Tom George will be a significant player in this process, and I hope you will choose to contact him at sentgeorge@senate.michigan.gov., in Lansing (866) 305-2120, and in Kalamazoo is (269) 226-0124. Please also contact Gov. Granholm at (517) 373-3400 or fax (517 )335-6863."
We know how important the arts are. Let's not be silent!
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