Peter Welch talks with theater and arts communities about his proposed pandemic recovery bill

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Peter Welch talks with theater and arts communities about his proposed pandemic recovery bill

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Local theaters and arts programs are still recovering after the pandemic. Many have been forced to reduce staff and productions or close permanently.On Wednesday afternoon, Vermont Senator Peter Welch discussed the new bill he proposed to combat that at the Flynn Theater.The “Supporting Theater and the Arts to Galvanize the Economy,” or STAGE Act, aims to provide critical funds needed for theaters and artists to continue…