Press Releases

Welch’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in celebrating the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s advancement of their bipartisan bill, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act. The Senators’ legislation would improve the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) type certification process for American Advanced Air…

July 22, 2026

ATTORNEY GENERAL CLARK SECURES PROTECTIONS FOR CRITICAL FEDERAL FUNDING TO STATE AGENCIES IN MULTISTATE LAWSUIT RULING

AG Clark’s Win Rate for Lawsuits and Preliminary Rulings Around 90% MONTPELIER, Vt. – A federal judge ruled on Friday in the favor of a coalition of 24 states, including Vermont, declaring the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to…

July 21, 2026

Vermont Secretary of State Announces New Videos from Voting Accessibility Task Force

Montpelier, VT – With election season in full swing, Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas shared new informational video resources with voters today, the work of her office’s voting accessibility task force. Secretary Copeland Hanzas convened the task force late…

July 21, 2026

GMALL Presents: REUNION Film Screening (July 28)

MANCHESTER, VT>> Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) is excited to partner with the Southern Vermont Arts Center (SVAC) to present the encore screening of REUNION: Ordinary Lives Viewed Up Close. As the Niskayuna High School Class of 1962 approaches their…

July 21, 2026

Bakes for Breast Cancer Vermont Announces Dates forWeeklong Fundraising Event – Friday, July 17 through

Local Restaurants and Bakeshops Help Raise Funds and Awareness for Breast Cancer Treatment, One Sweet Treat at a Time Vermont (July 21, 2026) Bakes for Breast Cancer – the non-profit organization dedicated tofunding breast cancer researchers and clinicians – is…

July 21, 2026

Only in Bennington

BEND AN EAR — IT HAPPENED HERE! WEDNESDAY, July 22 7pm – 8:30pm (Doors at 6:30pm) Bennington Theater (331 Main Street) Join us for an evening of stand-up storytelling with a twist! In collaboration with the Bennington Theater, we’re bringing…

July 21, 2026

Welch Statement on Trump’s New Tariffs on Canada

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today released the following statement on the Trump Administration imposing new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods: “These new tariff threats against Canada are an extreme escalation of President Trump’s reckless and irresponsible trade war. The White House’s endless attacks on our…

July 21, 2026

Arlington Garden Club/Arlington Common To Host ‘The Extraordinary Caterpillar’

The Arlington Garden Club/Arlington Common are hosting a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary by Jeff McKay that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems. Date: August 18th Time: 5 PM – FREE…

July 21, 2026

Welch to Hold ‘Pen and Pad’ on Cutting Red Tape for Rural America

Welch is Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will hold a Pen and Pad with reporters on Thursday to discuss the importance of making Washington work better for rural America. He will focus on his work to cut…

July 21, 2026

Welch Joins King, 37 Senators in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency Following Killings in Maine and Texas

Following tragic killings in Maine and Texas last week, Senators call for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and 37 Senators in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and…

July 21, 2026