Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and mental health professionals today urged Vermonters to check in on themselves and on others, and to learn about the many mental health supports and resources available throughout the state. “It’s so important to make …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch and Congresswoman Becca Balint, together with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), announced Thursday that 13 Vermont communities will be receiving a combined $10.8 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced the opening of the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) on Thursday, August 3. This $20 million grant program is intended to help …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Berlin, Vt. - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation in response to the May frost event experienced by many produce growers in Vermont. “The U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration (Executive Order 03-23), providing additional flexibility regarding professional regulation to address community healthcare resources and security in connection with …
Berlin, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration (Executive Order 03-23), providing additional temporary regulatory relief to aid Vermont’s response and recovery efforts. “As we continue to respond to the aftermath …
