Green Mountain Times

On may 17, Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Peter Welch (D-VT) and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), announced that NEK Community Broadband (NEKCB) will receive Vermont’s first ever United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect grant to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties in Vermont.

Welch, Marshall Introduce ReConnecting Rural America Act to Expand Access to Broadband in Rural Communities

Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) on may 17 introduced the bipartisan ReConnecting Rural America Act, legislation to reauthorize and reinforce the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect Loan and Grant Program.

As Republicans Demand Major Cuts to Hurt Working Americans, 11 Senate Democrats Urge President Biden to Prepare to Invoke the 14th Amendment to Avoid Default

As Congressional Republicans demand major cuts that would cause incalculable damage to the lives of working Americans, 11 Senate Democrats sent a letter on Thursday to President Joe Biden urging his administration to prepare to invoke the 14th Amendment to avoid a catastrophic debt default.

Sanders, Jayapal, Dingell More Than 120 Colleagues in House and Senate Reintroduce Medicare for All

At a time when more than 1 million people in the United States have lost their lives to the coronavirus pandemic – at least one third of which have been linked to lack of health insurance – and 15 million Americans are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) on may 17 came together with 14 of their colleagues in the Senate and more than 110 in the House of Representatives to reintroduce the Medicare for All Act, historic legislation that would guarantee health care as a fundamental human right to all people in the U.S. regardless of income or background.

“Poultney Downtown Mural Initiative” Better Place Campaign Launched

Realizing an action goal from Poultney Comes Together, a 2019 community workshop, Poultney residents will soon be able to enjoy public murals downtown thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign.

Trapping and Coyote Hunting Public Hearings and Comment Period Announced

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board are accepting public comment and will hold three public hearings on new proposed regulations for trapping and for hunting coyotes with the aid of dogs.

Sens. Welch, Sanders, Shaheen, and Hassan and Reps. Balint, Kuster, and Pappas Send Letter to Secretary McDonough, Calling for Expanding Access to Benefits for Veterans who Served in Kosovo

Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) led the Vermont and New Hampshire congressional delegations in sending a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Denis R. McDonough on may 16, urging the VA to use authority granted under the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 to make it easier for veterans stationed in Kosovo from 1999 onwards to access health care and disability benefits for conditions related to toxic substance exposure during their service.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Vermont during week ending May 6?

By Green Mountain Times | May 23, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 39 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 6.

Sanders, DeLauro, 122 Colleagues in the House and Senate Introduce Legislation that Would Finally Guarantee Paid Sick Leave to Workers in America

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), along with 42 of their colleagues in the Senate and 80 in the House of Representatives, on may 17 introduced legislation that would ensure the United States finally joins virtually every other major country on Earth in guaranteeing paid sick leave to its workers.

Fawns are Arriving; Leave them Alone Urges F&W

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up.

CVSA International Roadcheck is May 16-18 this year.

From the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA)

Welch Calls for Stronger Ethical Standards in U.S. Supreme Court; Democracy Depends on Strengthening its Integrity and Public Trust

May 15, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) held a press conference in Burlington calling for a stronger code of ethics of U.S. Supreme Court Justices.

34 people in 75-84 age group in Vermont are estimated to have died during week ending May 6

By Green Mountain Times | May 22, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 34 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 6.

Welch Begins Work as Chair of Rural Development and Energy Subcommittee, Holds First Hearing On Expanding Broadband Access

Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) convened his first hearing as Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Rural Development and Energy Subcommittee this week on the need to expand access to broadband in rural communities.

Introducing Haji Driving Academy: Burlington, Vermont's Newest Driver Training School

We're excited to announce Vermont's newest driver training school, the Haji Driving Academy.

Peace Officers Memorial Day

Last Monday, May 15, 2023, was a day to reflect and salute the lives and work of all law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice—in service to their communities and to this nation.

Sen. Welch Visits Organic Farms at Burlington’s Intervale Center, Announces Legislation to Support Organic Agriculture

Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) toured organic farms at Burlington’s Intervale Center may 12, in celebration of the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation introduced by the Senator this week to advance organic agriculture in Vermont and in communities across the country.

Sanders, Gillibrand, DeLauro to Rally with Rail Workers, Mothers, Union Leaders, Advocates, and Colleagues Around Legislation to Finally Guarantee Paid Leave in America