Senator Peter Welch

A military buildup in the Middle East may portend U.S. action against Iran. That is a serious concern for Vermont Sen. Peter Welch.

Vermont Sen. Peter Welch plans to attend the State of the Union address on Tuesday with a Vermonter who lost access to Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump proposed a 15% global tariff rate after the Supreme Court ruled against his previously imposed tariffs. It’s all led to uncertainty in the North Country, where businesses sit near the Canadian border.

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would reauthorize a program that helps create rural jobs.

Congressional representatives from Vermont and New York have introduced bipartisan legislation to maintain funding for Lake Champlain research, health and conservation.

The Northeast Kingdom is one of the most rural – and poorest – areas of Vermont, and lawmakers and advocates for the region were in Montpelier to discuss their legislative priorities.

Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch discussed state and federal issues during a stop in Burlington Monday.

At Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace Monday, Vermont Senator Peter Welch got an early start on holiday shopping, while also taking a peek at progress of the city’s largest development projects.

During an hour-long virtual town hall, Vermont’s Congressional delegation heard concerns from Vermonters about federal policies impacting the state.

Vermont Senator Peter Welch spoke about the government shutdown and other issues before returning to Washington earlier this week.