State of Vermont Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 20, 2023 - 20:47 GMT

Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program to Increase Award Amounts to Flood Impacted Businesses, Nonprofits, and Landlords

Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein today announced forthcoming changes to the $20 million Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) formula, which will increase grant …

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Published on September 20, 2023 - 14:16 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces $5 Million in Funding Available for Homeowners to Fix Failed Wells and Septic Systems

Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) today announced $5 million of funding to support low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners in repairing or replacing their failed or inadequate on-site water or wastewater …

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Published on September 14, 2023 - 16:43 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces Two Leadership Appointments

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Denise Reilly-Hughes as secretary of the Agency of Digital Services (ADS)and Jason Batchelder as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservations (DEC). About Secretary …

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Published on September 11, 2023 - 14:39 GMT

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Twenty-Second Anniversary of 9/11

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “Twenty-two years ago, our nation would change forever, as we lost nearly 3,000 innocent American lives to heinous acts of terror. Today, we honor and remember those we lost, and the …

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Published on September 8, 2023 - 16:21 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Colin L. Seaman as Orange County State’s Attorney

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Colin L. Seaman as state’s attorney for Orange County, replacing H. Dickson Corbett, who was appointed as a superior judge earlier this year. “Colin has a wide range of experience that …

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Published on September 7, 2023 - 12:57 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces Third Round of Community Recovery and Revitalization Program Award Winners

Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced the third round of Community Recovery and Revitalization (CRRP) grant winners. These grants will help transform communities by adding jobs, …

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Published on September 5, 2023 - 19:37 GMT

USDA Designates State as Natural Disaster Area for July Flooding

Berlin, Vt. - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation in response to July’s historic flooding, which impacted thousands of acres of Vermont farmland. This comes on the …

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Published on September 5, 2023 - 16:45 GMT

$10 Million in Manufactured Housing Communities Funding Available

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) announced today that approximately $10 million in funding is available to help manufactured housing communities in Vermont address water infrastructure issues. This is the second …

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Published on September 5, 2023 - 15:21 GMT

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Labor Day 2023

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on commemorating Labor Day: “Today, we pay tribute to and recognize the workers of America who built our nation, support our communities, and power our economy. “America has risen to be …

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Published on September 5, 2023 - 15:21 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Bram W. Kranichfeld as Franklin County Interim State’s Attorney

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Bram W. Kranichfeld as the interim state’s attorney of Franklin County, following the resignation of the outgoing state’s attorney. “Given the difficult nature of this vacancy at the …

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Published on August 28, 2023 - 15:38 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces Launch of Vermont Strong ’23 License Plate Sales

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced Vermont Strong license plates are now available for purchase. All proceeds will support victims of the summer’s severe flooding. “Time and time again, Vermonters have shown how willing they are to step up, …

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Published on August 24, 2023 - 18:51 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces more than $3.6 Million in HUD Grant Funding Awarded Across Vermont

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced recipients of $3.6 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding. $2.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funding was awarded through the Vermont …

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Published on August 23, 2023 - 16:32 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces First Round of BEGAP Grant Awards Issued to Support Business Reopening

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that businesses and nonprofits that suffered physical damage from the July floods have been awarded $400,000 in Business Emergency Gap Assistance …

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Published on August 15, 2023 - 18:04 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces Expanded Vehicle Incentive Programs for Residents Impacted by Flooding

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) today announced changes to statewide vehicle incentive programs for residents whose personal vehicles have been damaged by flooding, in an effort to provide increased …

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Published on August 15, 2023 - 16:34 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces Launch of Statewide Clean Up Day

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced two initiatives to support cleanup efforts in Vermont following this summer’s severe flooding. On Saturday, August 26, Green Up Vermont, with support from the State and other partners, will hold a statewide …

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Published on August 2, 2023 - 20:49 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Doug Farnham as Chief Recovery Officer

Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Doug Farnham as chief recovery officer, following the catastrophic July flooding. Farnham has served as the deputy secretary of the Agency of Administration (AOA) since December 2021, …

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Published on July 28, 2023 - 17:28 GMT

Orleans County Added to Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration

Berlin, Vt. - Orleans County has been added by FEMA to the federal Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration signed by President Joseph Biden earlier this month. The declaration now allows residents of Orleans County to apply for federal assistance for …

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Published on July 28, 2023 - 17:28 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces Additional Details for Business Support Through Business Emergency Gap Grant Program

Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) offered additional details today about the upcoming Business Emergency Grant Assistance Program. The $20 million program will assist businesses and not-for-profit …

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Published on July 21, 2023 - 19:44 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Announces $20 Million in Emergency Gap Funding for Businesses Impacted by Severe Flooding

Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), and State Treasurer Michael Pieciak announced multiple initiatives today to provide financial support to businesses and municipalities impacted by the severe …

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Published on July 21, 2023 - 18:15 GMT

Two Counties Added to Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration

Berlin, Vt. - Two additional counties have been added to the federal Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration signed by President Joseph Biden last week. The declaration now allows residents of Orange and Caledonia to apply for federal assistance for …

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