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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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March 13, 2026
Grant Requirements, Visas, Bow Rules, and More
In This Issue: Congress to Speak Up on Artist Visa Delays; Know Your Bow: New Sales Rules in Place; Federal Grant Compliance Rules Under Revision; Did You Know? A Non-Itemizer Deduction Is Available; Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month
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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