Vermont officials pave way for transportation funding discussion
News Release — Lt. Gov. Phil Scott March 24, 2014 Contact: Rachel Feldman Chief of Staff, Lt. Governor Phil Scott rachel.feldman@state.vt.us Lt. Governor Phil Scott, U.S. Representative Peter Welch,...
View ArticleVermont delegation backs governor’s call for congressional action on road fund
News Release — Vermont Delegation April 16, 2014 Contacts: David Carle (Leahy): 202-224-3693 Michael Briggs (Sanders): 202-224-5141 Ryan Nickel (Welch): 202-225-4115 BURLINGTON, VT., April 16 – In a...
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$100M in Vermont highway projects stalled
The Vermont Agency of Transportation will have to put $100 million worth of bridge, road and rail projects on hold if Congress does not shore up the federal highway trust fund by Aug. 1. In all, 38...
View ArticleWelch supports gas tax to fuel road construction
The federal government is poised to shut off funding for one of the biggest road construction and maintenance seasons in Vermont’s history. At stake is $100 million in federal funds and 38 projects —...
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Congress one step closer to shoring up Highway Trust Fund
The U.S. House of Representatives approved $11 billion in funding for the Highway Trust Fund last week. The Senate is expected to take up proposals to shore up the fund before the end of the month,...
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Vermont officials say long-term fix needed for Highway Trust Fund
Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., right, talks to reporters about the Highway Trust Fund gap at a news conference in Waterbury last month. VTDigger photo Highway construction projects in Vermont will go on,...
View ArticleRon Pulcer: Pay attention to pension smoothing
Editor’s note: This commentary is by Ron Pulcer of Rutland Town. As Congress heads home for its August vacation (recess), like many Americans, I am pretty disgusted with our “Do Nothing” Congress. But...
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U.S. House extends highway funding while state prepares for the worst
The U.S. House voted to extend authorization for the federal Highway Trust Fund for two months late Tuesday, possibly averting a shutoff in aid to state transportation projects. The House voted 387-35...
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Vermont delegation demands long-term fix for Highway Fund
VTrans workers fill potholes in St. Johnsbury. Photo courtesy of the Vermont Agency of TransportationCongress passed another short-term extension of the federal surface transportation bill Saturday,...
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Welch, Minter call for congressional action on transportation funding
Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Transportation Secretary Sue Minter. Photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger EAST MONTPELIER — Against the backdrop of a crumbling bridge, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Vermont...
View ArticleVermont officials pave way for transportation funding discussion
News Release — Lt. Gov. Phil Scott March 24, 2014 Contact: Rachel Feldman Chief of Staff, Lt. Governor Phil Scott rachel.feldman@state.vt.us Lt. Governor Phil Scott, U.S. Representative Peter Welch,...
View ArticleVermont delegation backs governor’s call for congressional action on road fund
News Release — Vermont Delegation April 16, 2014 Contacts: David Carle (Leahy): 202-224-3693 Michael Briggs (Sanders): 202-224-5141 Ryan Nickel (Welch): 202-225-4115 BURLINGTON, VT., April 16 – In a...
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$100M in Vermont highway projects stalled
The Vermont Agency of Transportation will have to put $100 million worth of bridge, road and rail projects on hold if Congress does not shore up the federal highway trust fund by Aug. 1. In all, 38...
View ArticleWelch supports gas tax to fuel road construction
The federal government is poised to shut off funding for one of the biggest road construction and maintenance seasons in Vermont’s history. At stake is $100 million in federal funds and 38 projects —...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Congress one step closer to shoring up Highway Trust Fund
The U.S. House of Representatives approved $11 billion in funding for the Highway Trust Fund last week. The Senate is expected to take up proposals to shore up the fund before the end of the month,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vermont officials say long-term fix needed for Highway Trust Fund
Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., right, talks to reporters about the Highway Trust Fund gap at a news conference in Waterbury last month. VTDigger photo Highway construction projects in Vermont will go on,...
View ArticleRon Pulcer: Pay attention to pension smoothing
Editor’s note: This commentary is by Ron Pulcer of Rutland Town. As Congress heads home for its August vacation (recess), like many Americans, I am pretty disgusted with our “Do Nothing” Congress. But...
View ArticleClik here to view.
U.S. House extends highway funding while state prepares for the worst
The U.S. House voted to extend authorization for the federal Highway Trust Fund for two months late Tuesday, possibly averting a shutoff in aid to state transportation projects. The House voted 387-35...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vermont delegation demands long-term fix for Highway Fund
VTrans workers fill potholes in St. Johnsbury. Photo courtesy of the Vermont Agency of TransportationCongress passed another short-term extension of the federal surface transportation bill Saturday,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Welch, Minter call for congressional action on transportation funding
Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Transportation Secretary Sue Minter. Photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger EAST MONTPELIER — Against the backdrop of a crumbling bridge, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Vermont...
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