Press Release

RUTLAND, VT– Today, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined students and educators at Stafford Technical Center, Rutland Mayor Mike Doenges, GE Aerospace and GE Aerospace Foundation in Rutland to celebrate Vermont’s strong Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs—and celebrate GE Aerospace Foundation’s announcement of a new…

ISLE LA MOTTE, VT–  Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) yesterday joined the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) at the home of Sidney and Eleanor Martinez, of Isle La Motte, as their home was weatherized with the help of CVOEO’s weatherization program. The weatherization program…

Medical Innovation Act applies to pharmaceutical companies who are found guilty or are accused of breaking the law and settle with the federal government. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) in introducing…

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…

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.…

MONTPELIER, VT – During National Farm to School Month and to celebrate Vermont’s farms and local food systems, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) visited Montpelier High School with local farmers and Vermont agriculture leaders to meet with students and talk about the impact of Farm to…