All over Florida, arts groups have been left scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this month unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Advocates say the lack of state funding is going to devastate arts and culture in the Sunshine State.
Arts leaders across the state say it’s the first time they recall a governor eliminating all of their grant funding.
It comes at a time when arts organizations that survived closures from the COVID-19 pandemic are still recovering with smaller attendance and revenues.
A DeSantis spokeswoman says the governor makes veto decisions that are in the best interest of Florida citizens.
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