News Updates

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Monthly Advocacy Report
PAA and other charitable giving advocates have been urging Congress this year to reinstate the IRA Charitable Rollover. This important incentive allows individual donors age 701⁄2 and older to make… Read more»
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The FAA and DOT have announced plans to issue final regulations by the end of 2014. The rulemaking will re-state the statute without interpretation, which means the rule will be… Read more»
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This summer, the FCC released its Order expanding eligibility for Part 74 licenses to users of wireless microphones, including performing arts venues. Read more»
Monthly Advocacy Report
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th. With less than two weeks until mid­term elections, legislators are busy making the rounds in their home districts and states. There’s still time to… Read more»
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The U.S. Department of Education announced this month this year’s recipients of grants through its Arts in Education (AIE) program.  Read more»
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The FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the long-term needs of wireless microphone users. Read more»
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Having failed to pass any appropriations bills, Congress passed a continuing resolution extending federal funding until December 11 and avoiding a partial government shutdown. Read more»
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Recent Activity
PAA signed on to a letter from the Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) to Rep. Paul Ryan thanking him for his recent favorable comments regarding the value of charitable giving: “Charities… Read more»
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The Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee releases its FY 2015 draft bill, which includes $150 million each for the NEA and NEH.  Read more»
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The Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies released its draft bill and report for FY15, recommending $25 million for the Arts in Education program… Read more»
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