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Senate committee approves bill to create Montana–Ireland trade and cultural commission
Summary
The Senate Business and Labor Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 320, establishing a self-funded, nine-member Montana–Ireland trade and cultural commission aimed at expanding academic and economic ties with Ireland; proponents emphasized heritage links and potential tech and photonics partnerships.
Senate Business and Labor advanced a bill to form a Montana–Ireland trade and cultural commission, with supporters saying the panel would bolster both cultural exchange and economic links with Ireland.
Sponsor Michael Cuff told the committee the measure responds to long-standing cultural ties and emerging trade opportunities. “This bill’s for the kids, and it’s for the future,” Cuff said during opening remarks, adding the proposal also honors Montana’s Irish heritage and…
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