Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced the launch of the Rural Industry and Development Program (RIDP) to increase the amount of move-in ready industrial space, in an effort to shorten …
Winooski, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott was joined by Winooski Mayor Kristine Lott and other local and state leaders today to celebrate the overwhelming success of Winooski’s TIF District which has led to more jobs, more housing, and an increase in the grand …
Berlin, Vt. – Before the Legislature bans bundled Vermont Strong plates and socks, Governor Phil Scott is urging Vermonters to support victims of last summer’s flooding by purchasing commemorative Vermont Strong license plates bundled with Vermont Strong …
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP) and the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation today announced grants totaling $319,090 to 19 municipalities and non-profit organizations in six …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today delivered his eighth budget address to the General Assembly, proposing strategic investments and funding current services, while growing at a sustainable rate. Importantly, the budget does not impose any new …
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Ed McNamara as chair of the Public Utility Commission (PUC). McNamara most recently served as general counsel for the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), where he worked on a range of …
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and The Hartford, a leading provider of employee benefits and leave management, will begin offering the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) program for employers on February 15. Employers with two or more …
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today the fourth and final round of Community Recovery and Revitalization Program (CRRP) grant winners. The 40 approved projects are expected to support 1,810 …
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today delivered his annual State of the State address to a joint session of General Assembly, opening his eighth legislative session as Governor. The Governor outlined challenges and opportunities for the state in the …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Treasurer Mike Pieciak today announced a joint effort to develop a comprehensive Resilience Implementation Strategy by July 1, 2025. This timing will coincide with an update to Vermont’s Climate Action Plan, enabling a …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced two leadership appointments: Nate Formalarie as deputy commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and Heather Pembrook as deputy commissioner of the Department of …
Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Human Services (AHS) has awarded $5.125 million to four key healthcare institutions to bolster Vermont’s nursing workforce. Successful applicants include University of Vermont Health Network, Northwestern …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced recipients of $4,591,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Recovery Housing Program (RHP) federal funding awards through the …
Jason Maulucci, Press Secretary Office of the Governor Jason.Maulucci@vermont.gov State contracts with three operators for online sports wagering Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Department of Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today highlighted the Vermont Lights the Way: Rays of Kindness initiative, which seeks to recognize Vermonters for everyday acts of goodwill and kindness. Proclaiming December as Rays of Kindness Month, the Governor is …
Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today said the forecasted average increase of almost 20% in property tax bills is “not acceptable” and issued the following statement: “Vermont’s tax burden is already, unfortunately, among the highest in the country, and …
Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Buildings and General Services announced today the dates of two annual events that help usher in the holiday season in Vermont: the annual State House Christmas tree lighting on Monday, December 4 at …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Agency of Digital Services (ADS) Secretary Denise Reilly-Hughes today announced the appointment of Andrea DeLaBruere as the new deputy secretary of the ADS, effective December 18, 2023. DeLaBruere was appointed …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “The arrest of a suspect is a first step on the path to achieving justice for Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid and Tahseen Ahmed, who were subject to a heinous act of violence. “I …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response to the shooting of three Palestinian students in Burlington: “The shooting of three students of Palestinian decent in Burlington last night is a tragedy, and I hope each of …
