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Illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Axios Two Capitol Hill Democrats want to give communities incentives to host power transmission — and hope their bill hitches a ride on wider permitting legislation. Why it matters: Grid upgrades are needed to bring renewables to demand centers, but the maze of approvals required often ties up…

BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - Barre City residents are still dealing with major impacts nine months after last summer’s flooding. Sen. Peter Welch was in Barre on Monday to see what he can do in Washington to help. “It hasn’t been easy and the tension of…

Proposed legislation would allocate $1 billion annually for an industry coping with rising expenses and smaller audiences. “They do need help,” said Senator Peter Welch, who is spearheading a new effort to win federal assistance for nonprofit theaters. Mariam Zuhaib/Associated Press By Michael Paulson, New York…

There is strong bipartisan support for aiding Israel in Congress, but the concerns among Democrats could further bog down an already stalled security aid package for Ukraine and Israel. A World Central Kitchen vehicle in Deir al Balah, Gaza, that was damaged in an Israeli…

In response to pressure from Democratic lawmakers including Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the Biden administration may opt to withhold some U.S. weapons from future arms deliveries. People gather around the carcass of a car used by aid group World Central Kitchen that was hit by an…

For Cindy Westman, $30 buys a week’s worth of gas to drive to medical appointments and run errands. It’s also how much she spent on her monthly internet bill before the federal Affordable Connectivity Program stepped in and covered her payments. “When you have low…