Funding Returned to the Arts Commission
Arts advocates celebrate override, go back to work.
The S.C. House and Senate overturned Gov. Nikki Haley’s arts vetoes, returning more than $2 million back to the South Carolina Arts Commission. Lawmakers this week overrode Vetoes 1 and 21, which cut $1.9 million and $500,000 to the commission, respectively. Arts advocates across the state celebrated. “It’s really wonderful these legislators see the ABC Project’s benefits to students,” said Christine Fisher, director of the Arts in Basic Curriculum Project. “We’re just really excited.” Fisher added that with the vetoes overturned, she can now continue her project’s assistance to schools. “We’ll be able to continue in schools and to give them assistance and one-on-one help,” she said. “We really appreciate the support.” The ABC Project is a…
JoSCh
9:46 am on Friday, July 20, 2012
Good for us. Is it just me or is the SC legislature getting more done than they normally do? more ›