State of Vermont Office of Governor Press Releases

• Published on January 27, 2022 - 17:10 GMT

  Vermont Introduces “Better Places,” a New Partnership to Build Vibrant and Welcoming Public Places Through Community-Led ...

  Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the Vermont Department of Health, the Vermont Community Foundation, and Patronicity announced today the launch of Better Places, a statewide program that …

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• Published on January 26, 2022 - 15:37 GMT

  Vermont Businesses to See Decrease in Workers' Compensation Insurance for Record Sixth Year in a Row

  Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) Commissioner Michael Pieciak today announced that Vermont businesses will see another rate decrease in workers’ compensation insurance in 2022. This is the sixth straight …

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• Published on January 26, 2022 - 15:14 GMT

  Vermont Businesses to See Decrease in Workers' Compensation Insurance for Record Sixth Year in a Row

  Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) Commissioner Michael Pieciak today announced that Vermont businesses will see another rate decrease in workers’ compensation insurance in 2022. This is the sixth straight …

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• Published on January 24, 2022 - 15:27 GMT

  Governor Scott Announces New $50 Million Homeowner Assistance Program to Help Keep Homeowners Housed

  The Homeowner Assistance Program will award grants of up to $30,000 towards a variety of overdue housing payments Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development announced today that the Homeowner Assistance …

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• Published on January 24, 2022 - 15:03 GMT

  Governor Phil Scott Appoints Matthew Walker to Vermont House of Representatives

  Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Matthew E. Walker, of Swanton, to the Vermont House of Representatives, representing House District Franklin-4. Walker replaces former Representative Brian Savage (R-Swanton) who …

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• Published on January 24, 2022 - 15:03 GMT

  Governor Scott Announces New $50 Million Homeowner Assistance Program to Help Keep Homeowners Housed

  The Homeowner Assistance Program will award grants of up to $30,000 towards a variety of overdue housing payments Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development announced today that the Homeowner Assistance …

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• Published on January 24, 2022 - 13:51 GMT

  Governor Phil Scott Appoints Matthew Walker to Vermont House of Representatives

  Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Matthew E. Walker, of Swanton, to the Vermont House of Representatives, representing House District Franklin-4. Walker replaces former Representative Brian Savage (R-Swanton) who …

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• Published on January 21, 2022 - 13:27 GMT

  Governor Scott Encourages Vermonters to Order At-Home Tests

  Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today strongly encouraged Vermonters to order at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests at covidtests.gov. This Biden Administration’s initiative – which launched this week – is similar to a program piloted by the State. Through …

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• Published on January 21, 2022 - 12:14 GMT

  Governor Scott Encourages Vermonters to Order At-Home Tests

  Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today strongly encouraged Vermonters to order at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests at covidtests.gov. This Biden Administration’s initiative – which launched this week – is similar to a program piloted by the State. Through …

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• Published on January 19, 2022 - 21:25 GMT

  Governor Phil Scott Announces Key Appointments Within the Agency of Administration

  Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Administration Secretary Kristin Clouser today announced three key appointments within the Agency of Administration. Catherine Delneo has been appointed state librarian; Justin Kenney as chief performance officer ( …

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• Published on January 19, 2022 - 20:50 GMT

  Governor Phil Scott Announces Key Appointments Within the Agency of Administration

  Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Administration Secretary Kristin Clouser today announced three key appointments within the Agency of Administration. Catherine Delneo has been appointed state librarian; Justin Kenney as chief performance officer ( …

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• Published on January 18, 2022 - 20:31 GMT

  Governor Phil Scott Delivers Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Address

  Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today delivered his sixth budget address to the General Assembly, presenting a balanced budget that does not raise taxes while making historic investments to grow and strengthen the workforce, give kids more …

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• Published on January 18, 2022 - 19:54 GMT

  Governor Phil Scott Delivers Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Address

  Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today delivered his sixth budget address to the General Assembly, presenting a balanced budget that does not raise taxes while making historic investments to grow and strengthen the workforce, give kids more …

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• Published on January 12, 2022 - 22:39 GMT

  Update: All 350,000 Phase One Tests Have Been Ordered

  Montpelier, Vt. – As of 2:45 p.m., all 350,000 tests available through the first phase of today’s “Say Yes” rapid test pilot program have been ordered. The partnership with National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Amazon allowed Vermonters to order 350,000 …

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• Published on January 12, 2022 - 21:59 GMT

  Update: All 350,000 Phase One Tests Have Been Ordered

  Montpelier, Vt. – As of 2:45 p.m., all 350,000 tests available through the first phase of today’s “Say Yes” rapid test pilot program have been ordered. The partnership with National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Amazon allowed Vermonters to order 350,000 …

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• Published on January 12, 2022 - 19:32 GMT

  Vermont Launches First Phase of Online Ordering & Delivery of Rapid Covid-19 Tests

  Montpelier, Vt. - Beginning at 10:00 a.m. today, Vermonter’s can help ‘test’ a new system for ordering and delivering rapid COVID-19 tests by visiting SayYesCovidHomeTest.org. “While we wait for more details on President Biden’s rapid testing initiative, …

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• Published on January 12, 2022 - 17:43 GMT

  Vermont Launches First Phase of Online Ordering & Delivery of Rapid Covid-19 Tests

  Montpelier, Vt. - Beginning at 10:00 a.m. today, Vermonter’s can help ‘test’ a new system for ordering and delivering rapid COVID-19 tests by visiting SayYesCovidHomeTest.org. “While we wait for more details on President Biden’s rapid testing initiative, …

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• Published on January 11, 2022 - 21:32 GMT

  Governor Phil Scott Appoints Golrang (Rey) Garofano to Vermont House Of Representatives

  Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Golrang (Rey) Garofano, Democrat, to fill the Chittenden-8-1 House District vacancy. Garofano replaces former Representative Marybeth Redmond (D-Essex) who resigned last month. “Rey …

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• Published on January 11, 2022 - 19:38 GMT

  Governor Phil Scott Appoints Golrang (Rey) Garofano to Vermont House Of Representatives

  Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Golrang (Rey) Garofano, Democrat, to fill the Chittenden-8-1 House District vacancy. Garofano replaces former Representative Marybeth Redmond (D-Essex) who resigned last month. “Rey …

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• Published on January 7, 2022 - 23:35 GMT

  Vermont Launches “Tests for Tots” Child Care Program

  Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced the launch of the State’s “Tests for Tots” program, which will provide rapid antigen COVID-19 test kits to regulated child care providers across Vermont. These child care providers can enroll in the …

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