After a successful push in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this spring, museum advocates have set a new benchmark in yet another arena: the U.S. Senate. Last week, a record 37 U.S. Senators joined a letter calling for robust …

In his formal Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal released yesterday, President Trump proposed the elimination of several key agencies that support museums, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for …

Last night, U.S. Senators were granted a little bit more time to consider signing an appropriations letter in support of the Office of Museum Services (OMS) at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This letter is a key …

amerBetter late than never! Earlier today, Congress sent legislation finalizing Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations to the president’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law shortly. Despite very strict limits on total domestic …

In any normal year, spring can be a very busy time in Congress as advocates for nearly every federal program make their case to legislators. In case you haven’t heard, this is not a normal year. The tension, the uncertainty, and the stakes …

Will you chip in $10 today to help us defend these vital agencies? As we’ve previously reported, President Trump has proposed in his preliminary FY 2018 budget to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National …

Last week, we reported on the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget outline, which calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the National …

A record-breaking 380 museum advocates are on their way to Washington, D.C. to make the case that museums are essential community assets that bolster local economies and play a vital role in lifelong learning. Advocates will receive policy …