State Press Releases
Welch Tours Head Start Center in Rutland, Speaks with Educators About Importance of Protecting Head Start from Trump Admin Cuts
RUTLAND, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week toured a Head Start Center in Rutland to hear from teachers and program employees about the impact the Trump Administration’s proposed cuts to Head Start would have on Vermont families that rely on the program for education, childcare, resources, and work. “The Trump…
Welch Hosts Common Grounds Listening Session in Rutland County
RUTLAND, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week hosted a ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session at Hub CoWorks in Rutland. Vermonters joined Senator Welch for a discussion about how Washington can work better for the Green Mountain State. “The future of our democracy is a…
Public Invited to Comment on the State Clean Water Budget
Montpelier, Vt. – Vermont’s Clean Water Board is seeking public input on the State Fiscal Year 2028 Clean Water Budget by November 12, 2026. Vermonters can weigh in on how they would like to prioritize approximately $43 million in funding…
Senator Welch Official Appearance Schedule October 13-15
Tuesday October 13, 2026 11:00 AM Welch to Host Common Grounds Listening Session in Rutland County RUTLAND, VT – On Tuesday, October 13, at 11:00 AM, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will travel to Rutland County as part of his Common Grounds Listening Session series. This event will be held at Hub CoWorks in Rutland from 11:00 AM –12:00 PM. Vermonters are invited to join Senator Welch for a…
Welch to Host Common Grounds Listening Session in Rutland County
RUTLAND, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will travel to Rutland County on Tuesday, October 13, as part of his Common Grounds Listening Session series. This event will be held at Hub CoWorks in Rutland from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Vermonters are invited to join Senator…
DEC Seeks Public Comment on Draft Ompompanoosuc, Stevens, Wells, and Waits Rivers Plan
Montpelier, Vt. – The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the public to comment on the draft Tactical Basin Plan for Vermont’s Ompompanoosuc, Stevens, Wells, and Waits River Basin (also known as Basin 14). DEC completed the plan with…
Welch Urges IRS to Prevent Big Tech from Abusing Tax Credits to Construct AI Data Centers, Protect Americans from Higher Energy Costs
Welch: “The IRS has a responsibility to ensure tax credits are being claimed as intended by Congress.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, this week urged the U.S. Internal…
Winter Construction Activities Must Take Measures to Protect Clean Water
Montpelier, Vt. – As winter approaches, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wants to remind construction professionals and property owners about additional requirements to help protect the state’s waterways during the winter construction season. Wintertime rainfall, thaws, and snowmelt can…
Welch to Join Groundbreaking for 30 New Affordable Homes in Burlington
BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, and a Member of the Senate Finance Committee, will join the Champlain Housing Trust to celebrate the groundbreaking of 30 new…
Welch Statement on Three Years Since Hamas’ Terror Attack on Israel
BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the third anniversary of the October 7thterror attack on Israel: “Today marks three years since the horrifying attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists, which resulted in the brutal assault, torture, and slaughter of 1,400 Israeli…