Press Release
Oct 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today wrote to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland asking the Department of Justice to investigate whether Elon Musk, through his political action committee America PAC,…
Press Release
Oct 17, 2024
BURLINGTON, VT—Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and architect of the October 7th attack on Israel: “Yahya Sinwar was a cruel terrorist who had no regard for human life—he was responsible for…
Press Release
Oct 16, 2024
Participants Discussed the Barriers to Building Housing Quickly and More Affordably in Vermont VERGENNES, VT – Today, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) brought together housing developers, construction industry experts, and local and State leaders in Vergennes to discuss barriers to building housing quickly and more affordably in Vermont.…
Press Release
Oct 14, 2024
BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on Indigenous Peoples’ Day: “On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the strength, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous communities. The four Tribes and bands of Vermont – the Elnu Abenaki Tribe; the Nulhegan…
In The News
Oct 08, 2024
By Lisa Rathke, AP News MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s capital city of Montpelier is finally getting a new post office, 15 months after catastrophic flooding inundated the downtown, officials announced. A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday at the location at 89 Main Street, the…