Actors' Equity Association released the following statement in response to media reports that Oregon legislators voted to distribute $50 million in federal relief funds to arts and cultural organizations in crisis during the coronavirus pandemic.
"Oregon understands that protecting its arts community is key to reviving its post-pandemic economy," said Brandon Lorenz, national director of communications and public policy for Actors' Equity Association, "Oregon has taken an important step for its arts sector, but Congress must be bolder on arts funding so that the entire arts and entertainment industry can recover."
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