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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) recently introduced the American Energy Efficiency Act, legislation that would boost the use of cutting-edge technologies to increase energy efficiency capabilities across America. Studies have estimated that a national energy efficiency resource standard…

To replace the loss statewide would cost $9.3 million a year, according to Christine Hallquist, executive director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board. A shipment of fiber optic cable is delivered to the Washington Electric Co-op in East Montpelier on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Photo…

Derby leaders and community members are joined by Sen. Peter Welch for groundbreaking on the town's park project Tuesday, June 25, 2024. From left are: Al Loukes, Shelly Morey, Julie Mossa, Deb Latta, Sen. Peter Welch, Town Administrator Bob Kelley, Town Clerk Faye Morin, Aileen…

MONTPELIER, VT – Today, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-At Large), along with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), announced the recipients of the NBRC’s 2024 Catalyst Awards. Eight projects in seven towns spread across…

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act permanently indexes Pell Grants to inflation, increasing their purchasing power  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) cosponsored the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024, bicameral legislation led by Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Patty Murray…

Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the RAISE Grant will support transportation repairs and address stormwater issues KILLINGTON, VT – The Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-At-Large), today welcomed $25 million in federal funding for the Town of Killington, announced this…

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) led 17 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting information about how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plans to ensure the timely delivery of mail-in ballots throughout…