Bob Joseph/WNBF News The legislation supported by U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York passed as part of the relief package finally signed over the weekend by President Donald Trump in spite of ongoing arguments about the size of individual relief checks. The Save Our Stages Act provides $15-billion nationally for independent live venue operators, independent movie theaters and cultural and live performing arts organizations and museums that were shuttered and shut down during the pandemic. A news release from the Democratic Senator’s office quotes Forum/Arena Manager Chris Marion saying the funds “ensure our partners are given a lifeline in these difficult times."