KC arts groups ‘left reeling’ after MO governor slashes millions from budget

Months after area arts and culture nonprofits saw a loss of funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, Gov. Mike Kehoe has vetoed millions more in state support

K ansas City arts organizations are reeling as they brace for the impact of cuts to Missouri state arts and culture funding.

Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a package of 13 spending bills on Monday, and issued 208 vetoes that axed nearly $300 million from the budget.

At least 12 groups in the area could be affected by the vetoes, including a presidential library, a senior citizen center, and an urban farm and food distribution group. The local cuts amount to at least $12.2 million, out of a budget totaling $50.8 billion…

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