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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-17

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This bill appropriates $250,000 in state funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to The Arts Council, Inc. to support the 1Love Festival, a three-day cultural event in Winston-Salem featuring music, arts, and entertainment designed to celebrate diversity and foster unity.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this funding supports cultural expression and community engagement by providing resources for a festival that celebrates diversity and brings people together.
• •They contend that arts and cultural events provide economic benefits to local communities, create jobs, and enhance quality of life for residents.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether state general funds should be used for individual local events when other priorities compete for limited resources, and whether a one-time $250,000 appropriation sets a precedent for other communities to request similar directed grants.
• •They might also argue that local governments or private sponsorship could fund the festival instead of using state taxpayer dollars.