

Arts + Policy


Rebuilding the arts sector without a vow of poverty
COVID-19 provides opportunity to rethink the way arts are funded
By Lily Robinson
Arts and creativity
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Mass Reboot: The arts sector
COVID caused a cultural depression in the state
By Bruce Mohl
Arts and creativity
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Now not the time to hike PILOT payments for arts organizations
The creative economy faces enough challenges already following pandemic devastation

Senate proposal pares back film tax credit
Backs more spending in Mass., lower subsidies for stars
By Bruce Mohl
Arts and Culture, Film tax credit
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Arts programming in Boston schools linked to attendance, engagement gains
Study finding follows decade-long effort to boost arts in district

Stark differences make many Mass. communities neighbors in name only
Municipal boundaries often separate cities and towns with wide demographic differences
By Garrett Dash Nelson
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House follows Mariano’s lead on film tax credit
Budget amendment does away with sunset provision
By Bruce Mohl
Film tax credit, Taxes and Budget Issues
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Maverick Square, which honors state’s first slave owner, should be renamed
Diverse Boston crossroads should not carry the stain of ignominious history

Tax breaks not on House budget chief’s radar
Michlewitz served on tax expenditure commission
By Bruce Mohl
Massachusetts Legislature
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