Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the escalating war in the Middle East. 

“Rural Vermont is paying for President Trump’s war with Iran—from climbing farm fuel

GruntWorx Appoints Stacy Penna as President to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Gruntworx helps firms grow with advanced tax workflows built with humans in the loop for accurate, efficient and scalable support. GruntWorx has helped thousands of firms grow better tax practices for more than a decade.

Gruntworx the trusted automation partner for tax professionals, today announced the appointment of Stacy Penna as President to lead key growth initiatives.

Firms need partners who understand both the technology and the human side of the work to grow. GruntWorx helps firms uplevel accuracy, expand capacity, and preserve the value of their expertise.”

— Stacy Penna, President

HAMPTON, NH, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GruntWorx, the trusted automation partner for tax professionals, today announced the appointment of Stacy Penna as President. Penna previously served as Vice President of

Welch and Blumenthal Warn that Trump’s Threats to Bomb Civilian Infrastructure in Iran Could Amount to War Crimes

The Senators request information from Central Command about how CENTCOM ensures U.S. Forces in the Middle East abide by U.S. law prohibiting strikes against targets such as bridges or power plants for the sole purpose of terrorizing civilians  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, alongside U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, expressed grave concern to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) that President Trump’s recent threats to bomb civilian

Triplett Highlights the Growing Role of Borescope Inspection in Aging Infrastructure Maintenance

Triplett highlights the role of borescope inspection as organizations adopt broader inspection strategies for aging infrastructure and critical equipment.

Maintenance decisions often benefit from information gathered through multiple inspection methods rather than a single diagnostic technique”

— Richard Wexler, VP Global Business Development at Triplett

MERRIMACK, NH, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Triplett Test Equipment & Tools, a test and measurement equipment manufacturer with more than 120 years of experience, is highlighting the growing role of borescope inspection as maintenance organizations expand condition

Welch’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in celebrating the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s advancement of their bipartisan bill, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act. The Senators’ legislation would improve the Federal Aviation

NBRC, USDA Rural Development Deliver $1.9 Million in Funding to Support Community-Driven Initiatives

Today, the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (RD) celebrate $1.9 million in funding in support of 13 economic development projects across the Northern Border states of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

The awards being made through this partnership boost

Tenovi Launches Gen 3 Blood Pressure Monitor, Extending a Patient-First Remote Monitoring Platform

Tenovi Blood Pressure Monitor Generation 3

Tenovi's expands remote monitoring suite, giving health systems, payers, and care organizations a single partner for cellular-connected RPM programs

PORTSMOUTH , NH, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tenovi, a leader in remote monitoring and the No. 11 fastest-growing private healthcare company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, today announced

RTA Outdoor Living Tops 1,000 Google Reviews With a 5-Star Rating for Outdoor Kitchens Sold Entirely Online

A review analysis finds homeowners buying $20,000 to $80,000 outdoor kitchens online value design and project management as much as the finished product

The real test is how you respond when something goes wrong. Our customers know we take ownership, communicate honestly and work until the issue is resolved.”

— Kevin Margera, director of operations at RTA Outdoor Living

GREENLAND, NH, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Key Takeaways

- RTA Outdoor Living has earned more than 1,000 Google reviews at an overall 5-star rating for custom outdoor kitchens sold through a fully virtual design-to-delivery process.

Governor Phil Scott Announces More Than $3.5 Million in Community Development Block Grants to Support Housing, Infrastructure, and Childcare

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced $3,547,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP).

“The CDBG program is an important tool to help us invest in communities across Vermont,”

Welch Joins Heinrich, Schatz, Colleagues to Discuss Future of the Energy Workforce with Labor Leaders

Welch: “Now it’s time to have an industrial policy that’s good for workers, and good for America, and good for the economy.” 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, this week joined Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Senate Democratic colleagues, and labor leaders to discuss the future of America’s energy workforce, policies that support clean energy and manufacturing jobs, and the impacts of