In The News
Jul 24, 2024
“It will be the first time in American history that a war criminal has been given that honor,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. From left: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Becca Balint and Sen. Peter Welch. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDigger As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed…
In The News
Jul 23, 2024
Vermont Senator Peter Welch (D) announced "The Lake Champlain Basin Program Reauthorization Act." COLCHESTER, Vt. — On Monday, leaders gathered in Colchester to assess the state of Lake Champlain and unveil a new bill to improve its health. Vermont Senator Peter Welch (D) announced "The…
Press Release
Jul 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in writing to JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon, criticizing his company’s about-face on nearly two decades…
Press Release
Jul 19, 2024
TOWN OF BARRE, VT – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) met with local leaders to discuss efforts to address the hunger crisis in Vermont, and toured a site of a summer meal program that provides nutritious meals to all children, at no cost…
In The News
Jul 17, 2024
On Tuesday, work crews resumed the damage recovery effort in Barnet Village. (Photo by Robert Blechl) BARNET VILLAGE — On Tuesday, as part of his flood damage tour to Vermont communities ravaged by last week’s rains, U.S. Peter Welch, D-VT, visited Barnet Village, where he…