Legislative

Senator Peter Welch: Senator Peter Welch Joins the U.S. Institute of Peace’s Congressional Newsmaker Series 12/04/2023

From the Office of Senator Welch:

On Monday, December 4th, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joins the United States Institute of Peace’s Congressional Newsmaker Series for a conversation exploring his views on critical foreign policy issues, including stability in the Western Balkans, rising authoritarianism in Central and South America, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the conflict in the Middle East. With Lise Grande, President and CEO of U.S. Institute of Peace.

Senator Patrick Leahy: UVM Ceremony to Officially Open Patrick Leahy Building and Launch Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships 11/10/2023

From the Office of Senator Welch and the University of Vermont:

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Patrick Leahy Building (former Hills Agricultural Sciences Building) followed by a panel discussion to officially launch the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships (IRP) at the University of Vermont.

With U.S. Senator (retired) Patrick Leahy, U.S. Senator Peter Welch, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, UVM President Suresh Garimella, UVM Institute for Rural Partnerships Dean Patricia Coates, other university and state leaders.

Zoom Cafe on Housing with Champlain Housing Trust and Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity 10/18/2023

From the organizers, Tiff Bluemle and Gabrielle Stebbins:

Nearly 60% of those who responded to our most recent poll identified housing as their first or second highest policy priorities.

Join us for a Zoom Cafe on the scope and context of the current housing crisis, the investments made over the last three years, and the work that lies ahead to meet our housing needs.

- Chris Donnelly, Champlain Housing Trust
- Paul Dragon, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak Press Conference: Campaign for Mayor of Burlington 10/16/2023

Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak announces her campaign for Mayor of Burlington.

Constituent Meetup with State Treasurer Mike Pieciak 09/27/2023

From the Office of State Treasurer Mike Pieciak:

State Treasurer Mike Pieciak participates in a community discussion with Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone and Rep. Barbara Rachelson on Wednesday, September 27 2023, at the Fletcher Free Library from 5-6PM. Treasurer Pieciak discusses his office's new public retirement program, VT Saves, which will provide tens of thousands of Vermonters access to a retirement plan. VT Saves unanimously passed the legislature.

Under the Dome: Recapping the 2023 Legislative Session with Speaker Jill Krowinski 09/12/2023

Host Bobby Lussier, CCTV's Development Director, speaks with Speaker Jill Krowinski to discuss the Vermont Legislature and recap the work done in 2023's legislative session.

To contact your local representative, you can find their contact information on the State's website.

Under the Dome: Recapping the 2023 Legislative Session with Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth 09/08/2023

Host Bobby Lussier, CCTV's Development Director, speaks with Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth to discuss the Vermont Legislature and a recap of work from 2023's legislative session. Topics discussed include the motel housing program, gun safety, and more.

To contact your local representative, you can find their contact information on the State's website.

Senator Peter Welch: Implications of New Law Allowing Medicare Negotiation for Prescription Drugs 09/06/2023

From the Office of Senator Welch:

On Wednesday, September 6, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joins Families USA and Patients for Affordable Drugs for a virtual press conference to break down and discuss the future impact and implications for the Biden administration’s recent announcement of the first ten drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation - a vital component of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Experts are available to answer questions or provide context.

Senator Welch, a critical voice on drug price reforms, was a champion of the IRA when he voted for it in the House of Representatives. As a Senator, he has led legislation to build on the success of the IRA and empower HHS to negotiate for even more prescription drugs in Medicare Part D. He discusses why this is a crucial inflection point for Congress: to see the law implemented as intended, and to protect families whose health and wallets have hung in the balance for far too long - mainly because big drug companies are putting profits before people’s health.

Speakers include Senator Peter Welch (D-VT); Jen Taylor, Senior Director of Federal Relations, Families USA; and David Mitchell, Cancer Patient and Founder, Patients For Affordable Drugs Now.

Under the Dome: State's Response to Flooding 08/24/2023

Host Bobby Lussier, CCTV's Development Director, chats with Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak about recent flooding in Vermont and the state's response.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Meeting With Vermont Seniors 08/22/2023

From KATV:

Bernie Sanders: 'Meeting With Vermont Seniors'

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!