On March 25th, Senator Serrano convened with fellow legislators, local artists, and advocates from communities across the state at the Capitol building to rally support for increased arts funding in the upcoming state budget. The arts play a vital role in enriching our cultural landscape and generating substantial economic benefits, including job creation and tourism revenue. Recognizing the transformative power of the arts, Senator Serrano expressed his unwavering commitment to ensuring that arts programs receive the necessary funding to thrive. 

During the event, he highlighted the importance of the arts in education and community development and proudly announced that he had successfully championed an increase in funding in the recently enacted budget, paving the way for new projects and initiatives that will benefit artists and audiences alike throughout the state.