State & Local Advocacy
NIVA empowers its chapters and members to engage with state and local officials and stakeholders all across the country to uplift and advocate for independent live entertainment.
NIVA’s state and local work is empowered by the state and local advocacy committee which provides resources and model advocacy strategies for live entertainment-friendly communities across the United States. The Committee advises NIVA’s Executive Director and supports NIVA members, chapters, and partners to ensure that state and local policy and funding supports and sustains the significant cultural and economic impact of independent venues, festivals, performing arts centers, and promoters.
Public Policy Wins
NIVA’s national reach is creating public policy wins for independent live entertainment in states and cities.
Six years in the making, Walz signs $100 million mini-tax bill
Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill that matches state tax laws to federal laws on Thursday. It will help businesses and student loan payers who get federal help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Assist Live Music Venues In the State
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Entertainment Venue Recovery Act into law last week. The bill goes into effect next year.
Texas Music Office Honored at National Independent Venue Association Conference
Texas Music Office (TMO) Director Brendon Anthony received an award on behalf of the TMO's policy efforts and spoke on a panel during the second annual National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) Conference this year in Washington D.C.