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Kaze Progressa's government has confirmed a 21% increase in funding for the arts in a bid to encourage 'creative thinking, innovation and a broadening of horizons'.

The bulk of the money has been placed on visual arts and music, though drama has also received a boost. Plans for the additional spending include new facilities for schools in the creative arts subjects, the creation of new specialist arts colleges and new government-funded summer schools for children of all ages including training in singing, dancing, acting and visual arts.

Arts Minister Pauka Abbarazzi, a former jazz musician before turning to politics, announced the plans last week in Parliament. A vote yesterday confirmed this, with a majority of 290 to 209 approving the policy. Most opponents objected to the size of the increase, wondering where the extra money will come from. Allies of Abbarazzi say the money will be funded by an increase in alcohol and tobacco taxation.

Belmoer applauds KP for their wise desicion

The Progressans have warmly welcomed the support of their Belmorian allies on arts funding.

They are now planning on forming an International Creative Arts Alliance with other nations who feel that, as Abbarazzi has been quoted as saying, 'Creative arts of all types are of critical importance in the development of people as individuals.'

The Minister for Trades, arts and Culture for Liverpool England, along with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, applauds this desicion as well. The ministers wish the Progressans the best in this venture.

The International Creative Arts Alliance has been officially announced. The member nations will cooperate in international arts projects of all types. Kaze Progressa are planning an 'international musical' as the first ICAA project.