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Jun 09, 2025
Susan Walsh/Associated PressSen. Peter Welch joins Vermont Edition to discuss a recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa, the effects of the tariffs on Vermont, and Democrats’ struggle to regain a foothold in Washington. President Trump’s administration is urging the Senate to pass the…
Press Release
Jun 09, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week led his colleagues in urging President Trump to expeditiously nominate a qualified Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator that will restore confidence in the agency as peak disaster season approaches. In their letter, the Senators…
Press Release
Jun 06, 2025
COLCHESTER, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) helped kick off the 2025 Special Olympics Statewide Summer Games today at St. Michael’s College. Senator Welch joined Vermonters from across the state to cheer on athletes at the Vermont Unified Basketball Exhibition Game and provided the…
Press Release
Jun 06, 2025
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) spoke at the Joint Opening Session of the 94th Annual Vermont State VFW convention. Senator Welch thanked Vermont veterans for their service to our country and discussed how Washington can better support veterans and servicemembers…
Press Release
Jun 05, 2025
Bipartisan resolution recognizes decades of deep and enduring friendship between Denmark and the United States WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Peter Welch and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating Danish Constitution Day and recognizing the importance of the U.S.-Demark partnership. The Senators’…