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Senator Bernie Sanders: Burlington Holiday Gathering: Cookies & Carols 12/12/2025

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

This is the time of year to come together with family, friends and the whole community.

Please join me for holiday gatherings that I am hosting across the state. We’ll enjoy some wonderful holiday music as well as delicious desserts, hot chocolate, cider and eggnog.

Please join us for some family friendly holiday cheer — and bring your friends. All are welcome.  

For more information visit: https://www.sanders.senate.gov/

Senator Peter Welch: Tour Local Businesses in Burlington Ahead of Small Business Saturday 11/24/2025

From the Office of Senator Welch:

U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, traveld to Burlington ahead of Small Business Saturday and the holiday season to meet with small business owners and discuss the importance of shopping small.

“Vermont’s small businesses power our Main Streets—they’re a source of great pride for the state, employing thousands and supporting our local economy. This holiday season, I encourage Vermonters to shop small and support local businesses and workers,” said Sen. Welch.

Vermont boasts nearly 82,000 small businesses, which represent 99% of all businesses in the state. Small businesses employ more than 62% of Vermont’s overall workforce—higher than the national average.

Stops on the tour include the AC Hotel (130 Bank St, Burlington, VT 05401), Outdoor Gear Exchange (37 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401), and Phoenix Books (89 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401).

For more information visit: https://www.welch.senate.gov

Senator Bernie Sanders: Statewide Telephone Town Hall with Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Representative Balint 11/19/2025

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) will hold a statewide telephone town hall on Wednesday, November 19, at 6 p.m. Following a painful government shutdown that failed to protect Vermonters from massive increases in their health insurance costs, the delegation will hear directly from Vermonters about the challenges they are face and will answer their questions.

For more information visit: https://www.sanders.senate.gov

Senator Bernie Sanders: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Impact on Humanity 11/18/2025

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the “Godfather of AI”, Nobel laureate Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, discuss the transformative effects that artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will have on our country, the world economy and the working class during an event on Tuesday, November 18, at 6 p.m. at Georgetown University.

Joined by:

  • Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)
  • Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, professor emeritus, University of Toronto; 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics
  • Mo Elleithee, executive director, Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service
  • Helena Monsivais, student, Georgetown University

For more information visit: https://www.sanders.senate.gov

Senator Bernie Sanders: Press Conference - Fight to Restore Solar for All Program 10/24/2025

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark hold a press conference to discuss their actions to restore $7 billion in Solar for All funding that the Trump administration illegally canceled.

Clark has filed multiple lawsuits to defend Solar for All, the program Sanders created to slash utility bills for working families, create thousands of good-paying jobs and take bold action to combat the existential threat of climate change.

Passed into law as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Solar for All would help lower residential electricity bills by up to 80% for more than 900,000 households nationwide, saving working families more than $8.7 billion over the lifetime of the panels.

By illegally canceling this program, the Trump administration is stripping Vermont of more than $62 million in federal funding that would help Vermonters cut energy costs and transition to clean, renewable energy. Sanders and Clark are working together to ensure that those funds are restored and that the federal government keeps its promises to working people and the planet. 

For more information visit: https://www.sanders.senate.gov

Senator Bernie Sanders: Government Shutdown Day 16 - Livestream Conversation 10/16/2025

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) holds another livestream conversation with Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) to update the American people on the state of the government shutdown and discuss the devastating impact that the Republican health care cuts will have on everyday Americans.

Joined by:

  • Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)
  • Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.)
  • Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)
  • Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.)
  • Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)
  • Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)
  • Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

For more information visit: https://www.sanders.senate.gov

Congresswoman Becca Balint: Tele-Town Hall: Questions About The Government Shutdown 10/15/2025

From the Office of Becca Balint:

I'm hosting a telephone town hall tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM to answer your questions about what's happening in Washington and how it impacts us here in Vermont. This is an opportunity for me to hear directly from you about your concerns and answer your questions about the shutdown.

For more information visit: https://balint.house.gov/

Senator Bernie Sanders: Update on Government Shutdown - Livestream Conversation 10/08/2025

From the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders:

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today will hold another livestream conversation with Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) to update the American people on the state of the government shutdown and discuss the devastating impact that the Republican health care cuts will have on everyday Americans.

Joined by:

  • Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)
  • Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.)
  • Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)
  • Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)
  • Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.)
  • Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)
  • Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)
  • Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

For more information visit: https://www.sanders.senate.gov

Congresswoman Becca Balint: Virtual Government Shutdown Conversation with Senator Sanders and Senator Welch 10/08/2025

From the Office of Becca Balint:

I'm excited to share that I will be hosting a virtual government shutdown conversation with Senator Sanders and Senator Welch on Wednesday, October 8 at 1:30 PM. We want to give you an update on the government shutdown and how we’re fighting to protect healthcare in Vermont and across the country. 

For more information visit: https://balint.house.gov/

Senator Peter Welch: Vermonters on Health Care Costs 10/06/2025

From the Office of Senator Welch:

Welch to host event on shutdown and the fight to protect Vermonters’ access to health care. Massive spikes in health care premiums coming if Republicans refuse to act. The Senator will be joined by Vermont patients.

Monday, October 6th at 10:30 a.m., U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, hosts a press event with Vermonters who rely on the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits to access health coverage. He is joined by Representative Alyssa Black (CHI-24), Alex LeClair (CFO, LeClair Therapy Inc., DBA Essex Physical Therapy & Georgia Physical Therapy), and Lisa Mason (Owner and Chef, Fiddlehead Cuisine).

Government funding lapsed on Tuesday and Senate Republicans have, so far, refused to work with Democrats to protect health care and re-open the government. Immediately after the press event, Senator Welch will return to Washington.

Premium tax credits will expire at the end of the year and millions of Americans could see their premiums more than double in 2026. Nearly 27,000 Vermonters access health coverage through the ACA marketplace and the enhanced premium tax credits. Nationally, more than 24 million Americans will see significantly higher premiums or lose coverage, including 1 in 4 people with chronic conditions, 3.3 million small businesses, and 1.6 million children. An estimated 5 million will lose their health coverage.  

For more information visit: https://www.welch.senate.gov

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