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The Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon announces the election of officers and new board members for 2016. The Coalition is a respected voice in the Capitol on behalf of arts, heritage and the humanities and its leadership represents a diverse mix of cultural organizations and arts and culture advocates statewide. “The Coalition is dedicated to

2015. What a year. Expanded staffing for arts and culture agencies, alongside increased grants to the cultural community here in Oregon; increased funding for the NEA and NEH, as well as arts-friendly education reforms in Washington DC. With all this momentum behind us we are excited to welcome the possibilities for further progress in 2016.

On July 6, 2015, at 6:04 p.m. the 79th Session of the Oregon Legislature adjourned “Sine Die.”  Over the 155 days of the session, the 90 elected members of the Oregon Legislative Assembly convened the 2015 Legislative Session amid uncertainty around the strength of the Oregon economy, a looming Supreme Court decision regarding the PERS