Montpelier, Vt. – At his weekly press conference Wednesday, Governor Phil Scott discussed his decision-making on bills coming to his desk. He highlighted the challenge of balancing benefits, costs and risks, his Administration’s efforts to find compromise, …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont agencies of Human Services and Education today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Vermont’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) plan to help feed eligible school aged …
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Andy Julow, of North Hero, to fill the vacant Grand Isle district Senate seat. Julow replaces Richard T. Mazza, who resigned last month after serving 39 years in the Vermont Senate. “ …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. Reflecting on the bills coming to his desk this year, Governor Scott said: “Over the last few years, I’ve tried to meet legislators in the middle …
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today named Amanda Wheeler, of Bradford, as his press secretary, effective Monday, May 20. She will now serve as the primary contact for press inquiries for the Governor’s Office. Wheeler has served as a special …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced that Secretary Kristin Clouser will be leaving her role leading the Agency of Administration next week. Secretary Clouser was first appointed by Governor Scott as deputy secretary of the Agency in …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today delivered his annual adjournment address to lawmakers. A transcript of the Senate-version of Governor’s remarks as prepared can be found below: Governor Scott: Mr. President, Pro Tem. Baruth, Leader Clarkson, …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Abbey Duke, of Burlington, to fill the vacant Chittenden-17 seat in the Vermont House of Representatives. Duke replaces Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who resigned last month after becoming …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “I believe Vermont’s public education system has the potential to be the best in the nation, attracting the families we need to revitalize working class neighborhoods, refill our …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott, Vermont’s congressional delegation, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT), top officials from the Federal Highway Administration and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, and cabinet members, today announced …
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response to the yield bill passed by House Ways & Means, which will lead to a painful property tax increase for Vermonters: “Vermonters already face a daunting tax burden. …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and Ernie Boch Jr. today announced the launch of a new grant program aimed at supporting music programs in Vermont schools. The program will be run in coordination with Mr. Boch’s foundation, Music Drives Us. Music …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today reiterated his strong support for Vermont’s Tech Hub V-GaN by devoting resources to transform the Green Mountain State into a world leader in Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors. “This Tech Hub designation will …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement following the resignation of his good friend and mentor, Senator Richard T. Mazza, after 42 years of service in Montpelier, including the last 39 representing Colchester and Grand Isle …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced $29.25 million in grants to improve municipal combined sewer infrastructure and reduce pollution in Vermont’s streams and lakes. DEC has allocated …
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Scott and the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) are celebrating the success of more than three years of the Vermont Housing Improvement Program (VHIP) as DHCD launches VHIP 2.0. “The Vermont Housing …
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on his appointment of Zoie Saunders to serve as Vermont’s next education secretary. “Last week, I announced my appointment of Zoie Sunders as the next secretary of education in …
Montpelier, Vt. - At his weekly press conference today, Governor Phil Scott addressed the affordability challenges so many Vermonters are facing. Between rising costs, higher taxes, fees and penalties, too many Vermonters and small businesses are …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “At the beginning of the legislative session, I said that our top priorities must be affordability, housing, and public safety. Today, the Senate took important steps towards …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “As we all know, we have a housing crisis in all parts of Vermont, and we desperately need to make it easier, faster, and less expensive to build the housing we urgently need. …
