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Panel hears wide support for a Vermont sister‑state exchange program to boost education and cultural ties
Summary
The Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs Committee heard testimony in favor of a proposed sister‑state program, with speakers citing student exchanges, arts and tourism benefits and the need for administrative checks (sanctions screening) and quarterly startup meetings. Former Justice John Dooley recounted long-running rule-of-law exchanges in Russia as a model.
The committee shifted midsession to consider a proposed sister‑state exchange program and heard supporters from education, arts and international‑engagement communities describe potential benefits for students, cultural institutions and tourism.
Judge John Dooley recounted Vermont’s prior sister‑state work with regions in Russia and the long USAID‑funded exchange programs that…
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