From NASAA: “The State Arts Agency Legislative Appropriations Preview has released a report forecasting government funding for the arts for fiscal year 2023. The data reported was collected before most states began their new fiscal year on July 1, 2022. On average, governors’ proposed state budgets include a 4.2% increase in general fund spending, with revenue forecasts increasing by 1.4%. Total legislative appropriations to state arts agencies are projected to decline by 2.9%.”
“This report provides a forecast of state government funding for the arts in fiscal year 2023. Data presented were collected before most states began a new fiscal year on July 1, 2022.”
“As of July 28, 2022, 48 states have enacted budgets for FY2023. Many states will revisit enacted budgets in the coming months to adjust for shifting revenue and expense conditions.”