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You might recall that last week, we reported the Legislative Joint Fiscal Committee turned down a number of Scott Administration proposals for reallocating more than $20 million in remaining federal coronavirus relief funds. They did so based on several concerns, including the short notice upon which the proposals were delivered, and concerns about how the money would be spent. But lawmakers including state Sen Dick Sears, D-Bennington, said theyâd welcome another look.
Those proposals are back, and the committee meets at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow to reconsider the package. You can tune in live or watch the proceedings later at this link.
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Vermont at-large Congressman Peter Welch has met virtually with a number of organizations recently to discuss expected federal policy as the administration transitions in January, and to discern how various sectors are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Democratic Congressman Peter Welch met recently with Vermont Young Professionals – a networking group for younger business owners. Welch updated the group on federal moves in Washington to address the pandemic and the work to roll out vaccines. “The good news is there is a vaccine. The challenging news is we’ve got to start delivering it. And the challenging news is that there’s a spike, it’s cold weather and it’s a friendly environment for the spread of the virus.”