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November 21, 2025
NEA Updates, Worldwide Vote on Bows, 2026 Giving Resources, and More
In This Issue: Action: Shutdown Ends, Advocacy and Federal Action Continues; Latest News on NEA Grants Process; Action Next Week on Worldwide Use of Bows; Major Programmatic Transfers from U.S. Department of Education; Individual Giving Adjusts as Tax Policies Change; Visa Processing Address Changes: Grace Period Ends Next Week
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July 8, 2025
Major Updates on Tax Reform, Ticketing, and Much More
In This Issue: Congress Passes Comprehensive Tax Reform; NEA Grants and Updates; Ticketing Reform Under Consideration by DOJ and FTC; News for Bow Owners: Protected Species Policy; and New Edition of Form for Artist Visa Petitions, And New Fees to Come
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June 6, 2025
Travel Ban, Bipartisan NEA Action, Public Broadcasting Funding, and Protected Species
In This Issue: Travel Ban and Partial Restrictions Issued by Administration; Bipartisan House Letter Calls for Reinstatement of NEA Grants; Public Media Funding Faces Serious Threat in Rescission Request; Protecting Species, Supporting Music
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January 21, 2026
NEA, Bow Owners, Visas, and Charitable Giving
In This Issue: Congress Preserves NEA Funding as FY26 Grants Roll Out; Learn Essential Next Steps for Bow Owners; Visa Processing Changes and Challenges; How Will 2026 Charitable Giving Respond to Tax Policy Changes?
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October 3, 2025
Updates on Government Shutdown, Visas, Ticketing, and Protected Species
In This Issue: Action: NEA Advocacy Continues Amid Government Shutdown; Visa Updates: Shutdown Impact Plus Major Processing Changes; Know Your Bow: CITES Policy Decisions Ahead; Ticket Fraud Policies Under FTC Review
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September 2, 2025
Policy Action Ahead as Congress Returns to DC
In This Issue: Action: Speaking Up for Music and Conservation; Support Arts in Education Week: September 14-20, 2025; Keeping Up Momentum on NEA Advocacy; Increased Visa Wait Time and Processing Issues
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May 27, 2025
Spring Into Action: Latest Policy Updates
In This Issue: Flex Your Policy Muscle; News! Tax Reform and Charitable Giving; Share Your Experiences: NEA Grants; and Ticket Rules FAQ Issued by Federal Trade Commission
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March 25, 2025
Policy Landscape Resources, International Artist News, and Education Executive Order
In This Issue: Urgent: Keep Pace with the U.S. Visa Process; U.S. Department of Education Directed to Close; and Resources on NEA and Big-Picture Policy Landscape
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December 17, 2024
Urgent Year-End Policy Action and Updates
In This Issue: Update! FTC Announces New Ticket Sales Rules and Congress Considers Action; Make Plans to Engage with Congress in 2025; Charitable Giving and Tax Reform; Act Now: How Well Do You Know Your Bow?; NEA Grant Guidelines for FY2026: Prepare Now; and International Artists Visa Assistance
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July 14, 2025
Urge House to Protect Funding for NEA in FY26
This morning, the House Appropriations Committee released its recommendation for FY26 Interior funding, which includes drastic cuts of nearly 35% for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).