Legislative appropriations to state arts agencies increased in fiscal year 2008. NASAA's latest Legislative Appropriations Annual Survey reports that appropriations to state arts agencies currently stand at $359.6 million or $1.18 per capita. Between fiscal years 2007 and 2008, state arts agencies gained $9.5 million in state funds, an increase of 2.7 percent. To learn more about state funding for the arts:

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• State arts agencies and NASAA Affiliates can access additional information and research tools via the members-only area of NASAA's Web site.