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Jul 19, 2023
WASHINGTON—Following catastrophic flooding that damaged water systems throughout Vermont, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) convened a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Rural Development and Energy Subcommittee today to discuss the growing challenges our rural water systems as climate change progresses. Joined by witnesses Jennifer Day,…
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Jul 19, 2023
Vermont Conversation: Peter Welch on climate change-fueled disasters and democracy in the crosshairs
“This is all about climate change,” Welch said of the flood devastation that he observed last week. Sen. Peter Welch listens as firefighter Will Perkins talks about recent flooding in Weston, at the Weston Volunteer Fire Department, Saturday July 15, 2023. Photo by Zachary P.…
Press Release
Jul 18, 2023
WASHINGTON–Today, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) delivered his official debut speech on the floor of the United States Senate, outlining his leadership philosophy and priorities as the junior Senator from Vermont. Senator Welch highlighted two challenges facing the Senate: the imperiled state of democracy, and the…
Press Release
Jul 17, 2023
HARDWICK, VT—Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Governor Phil Scott, and Congresswoman Becca Balint to survey damage to infrastructure in Hardwick, Vermont, following historic storms and flooding across the state last week. The group assessed damage to the Hardwick Rail Trail…
Press Release
Jul 17, 2023
WASHINGTON–Applications open today for state energy departments to access $150 million in workforce development grants through a key home energy savings program championed by Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) established under the HOPE for HOMES Act, which passed as part of the historic Inflation Reduction Act…
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Jul 16, 2023
Vermont's delegation to Congress views flood damage in the area of a dam on the West River just east of Londonderry's north village. From left are, U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch, U.S. Rep Becca Balint, Londonderry Select Board Chair Tom Cavanagh, Londonderry Town…
Press Release
Jul 15, 2023
BURLINGTON, VT — Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch and Congresswoman Becca Balint sent a letter today, urging United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to approve Governor Phil Scott’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation for the State of Vermont following catastrophic…