State Press Releases
Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas Encourages Vermonters to Make a Voting Plan; Affirms Commitment to Universal Vote-by-Mail for General Election
Montpelier, VT– Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas reminded voters this week of their options for casting their ballot in the upcoming General Election and emphasized the importance of having a voting plan. In 2021, the Vermont legislature passed Act…
Welch Visits Champlain Valley Expo, Discusses Future of Ag Industry in Vermont
Welch delivered remarks at this year’s Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame awards ceremony ESSEX JUNCTION, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today delivered remarks at the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame’s awards ceremony to celebrate this year’s inductees and discuss the…
The Vermont Women’s Fund Announces Its Annual Celebration Featuring Shabana Basij-Rasikh
The Vermont Women’s Fund (VWF) will host its Annual Celebration on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center in Burlington. This year’s event, themed “Because of Her,” will feature a keynote address by Shabana…
As Costs Skyrocket for Vermonters, Welch Joins Leader Schumer and 12 Senators in Moving to Free Americans from Trump’s Reckless Tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Trump continues to ignore skyrocketing costs and hit American families with a new round of tariffs, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 12 Senate colleagues in introducing the End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act to stop the…
Welch Brings Together Vermont Small Businesses, Ag Producers, for Event Near U.S.-Canada Border on Trump’s Reckless Trade War
Welch recently announced bicameral BAD DEAL Act, a bill to repeal and refund tariffs on Canada JAY, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today brought together Vermont small businesses, agricultural producers, and community leaders near the U.S.-Canada border to push back…
Vermonters Asked to Report Yearly Large Groundwater Withdrawals
Montpelier, Vt. – Groundwater is vital to the health, safety, and welfare of Vermont’s communities. Each year, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) asks groundwater users who withdraw more than 20,000 gallons per day to report annual usage. Groundwater users who withdraw…
News for Vermonters, by Vermonters: Press Forward Vermont to Fund Collaboration between News Outlets and Community Partners
Funding is now available for news and information providers and community partners through the Press Forward Vermont News & Community Collaboration grant program. This is the first competitive funding opportunity from Vermont’s chapter of Press Forward, a national effort to strengthen local…
Welch to Bring Together Vermont Small Businesses, Farmers, for Event Near U.S.-Canada Border on Trump’s Reckless Trade War
Jay Peak, TRACK, Inc., Jasper Hill, the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association, the Northeast Kingdom Collaborative, Hill Farmstead Brewing, the Vermont Country Store, local leaders, and more will join Tuesday Welch recently announced bicameral BAD DEAL Act, a bill to repeal…
Welch Announces Over $7.8 Million in New FEMA Funding to Rebuild Years of Flood-Damaged Infrastructure in Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced the delivery of over $7.84 million in new federal funding, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to help Vermont rebuild and recover infrastructure damaged by statewide severe flooding, landslides, and mudslides from 2017 to 2024. This funding includes $3,321,337 to Vermont Agency of Transportation…
Welch, Van Hollen, Kaine, Sanders Announce New Resolution, Demand Senate Vote and Answers on West Bank Violence
Senators will introduce resolution upon the Senate’s return; legislation would require a report on increasing violence in the West Bank, including deaths and mistreatment of American citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and seven…