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Vermont Governor Phil Scott
Gov. Phil Scott is a native Vermonter who grew up in Barre, and is a graduate of Spaulding High School and the University of Vermont. In 2000, he was elected to the Vermont Senate, where he represented Washington County for five terms. During his 10-year service in the Senate, he was Vice Chair of the Transportation Committee and Chair of the Institutions Committee. Phil was elected Vermont's 79th Lieutenant Governor in 2010, serving until January, 2017.
Throughout his years of public service, Phil has listened to, and learned from Vermonters, and is always willing to roll up his sleeves to help make a difference in people's lives. As Lt. Governor, he launched the Everyday Jobs Initiative, and Vermont Economy Pitch sessions, for the opportunity to learn from Vermont's employers and workers. And in 2011, in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, he organized the removal and disposal of mobile homes around the state, which were destroyed by the flood, all at no cost to homeowners and without spending any taxpayer dollars.
Through the Everyday Jobs Initiative, Phil has worked in 35 different professions around the state - working alongside a host of professionals and business owners, from manufacturing floor technicians and beekeepers to emergency room workers and second grade teachers. The Vermont Economy Pitch sessions, started in January 2015, provided businesspeople the platform to pitch ideas directly to legislators on how to improve Vermont's business climate. Many ideas from those sessions were introduced into the 2015 legislative session, several of them passed into law.
Phil is also active in community service projects. In 2005, he founded the Wheels for Warmth program, through which Vermonters donate tires they no longer need. The tires that meet state inspection standards are offered for resale at affordable prices, with all proceeds benefiting heating fuel assistance programs. More than $ $367,000 has been raised in total, and tires that are not reusable are recycled.
In September of 2015, Phil announced his intention to run for Governor, noting:
"I've made this decision because I believe too many families and employers are on the economic edge. For them to thrive and our state to prosper we must revitalize the fundamentals of a strong, healthy economy that expands the middle class, lifts wages, and attracts working families, entrepreneurs and new jobs... It is time for Vermont to move forward, beginning with a change in the Governor's office...I will be a steady hand at the helm, provide balanced leadership that values listening, stand up for working families and confront our crisis of affordability in meaningful ways. Practical leadership that is in touch with the needs of everyday families and small businesses will rebuild faith and trust in government and move Vermont forward in very positive ways."
For more than thirty years, Phil was a co-owner of his family construction business, and raced the #14 car at Barre's Thunder Road for more than two decades. He has the most career wins as a Late Model driver at the track. He's also an avid cyclist, logging more than 4,000 miles in the last year alone.
Phil lives in Berlin with his wife Diana McTeague Scott and their two dogs, a spoiled golden retriever and a loving black lab. He has two grown daughters, Erica and Rachael.
Recent News
Vermont’s First Federally Funded EV Fast Chargers Now Operational
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, on…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the House Property Tax Bill
Montpelier, VT – Governor Phil Scott on April 18th, 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…
Read More »Music Drives Us Launches New Grant Program in Partnership with Vermont
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott and Ernie Boch Jr. on April 15th, 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…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott and the State of Vermont Fully Committed to Vermont’s Cutting-Edge V-GaN Tech Hub
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott On April 9 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…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Resignation of Senator Richard T. Mazza
Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott On April 8 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…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces $29.25 Million in Grants to Reduce Pollution from Combined Sewer Overflows
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) On April 2 announced $29.25 million in grants to improve municipal combined sewer infrastructure and reduce pollution in Vermont’s streams and lakes. …
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Celebrates Success of VHIP as State Launches VHIP 2.0
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. …
Read More »Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - May 10, 2023
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On May 10, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: H.89, An act relating to civil and criminal procedures concerning…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces BIPOC Business and Workforce Development Program
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development (DED), alongside the Vermont Professionals of Color Network (VT PoC), announced a new partnership to provide technical assistance and development services to…
Read More »Statement from Governor Scott on S.5
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on the Senate's vote on S.5, imposing a clean heat standard: “Unfortunately, the Senate has chosen to override my veto on S.5, but I want to thank the bipartisan…
Read More »Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - May 8, 2023
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On May 8, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: S.3, An act relating to prohibiting paramilitary training camps…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Over $1 Million in Grants Supporting Downtown and Village Revitalization Efforts
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced awards of over $1 million in Downtown Transportation Fund grants to support seven projects in Designated Downtowns and…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announced $5.6 Million to 193 Vermont Households to Fix Failed Wells or Septic Systems
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced $5.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to help 193 low- to moderate-income Vermont households repair or replace…
Read More »Governor Scott Addresses Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce
Springfield, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today addressed a luncheon hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Governor discussed his priorities as the legislative session enters its final weeks. “To restore the…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints 42 Vermonters to State Boards and Commissions
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced that he appointed 42 individuals in April to State boards and commissions. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on S.5
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “From the start of this conversation, I have clearly, and repeatedly, said I agree we need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, including in the thermal sector.…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Five Additional Brownfield Cleanup Awards Totaling $3.97 Million in Commitments
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced five additional awards and another $3.97 million have been committed to remediate brownfields sites across the state. “This…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Senate Budget
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “In January, I presented a balanced budget that made critical investments in people and communities, provided much needed tax relief for working families and the…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Second Round of Approved Community Recovery and Revitalization Program Project Applications
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced the second round of approved Community Recovery and Revitalization Program (CRRP) grant applications for projects that spur…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Passage of S.5
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “Today, the House of Representatives passed S.5, which I believe will have significant impacts on Vermonters by orchestrating a system that will give people two…
Read More »Governor Scott Visits Vermont's Largest Career Fair, Talks Workforce and Affordability
City of Essex Junction, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today visited Vermont’s Largest Career Fair at the Champlain Valley Exposition, where he met with dozens of employers and job seekers. The event, sponsored by Associated General…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Calls for Focus on Communities and People
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “In my Inaugural Address, I asked legislators to join me to make the most of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity we have as a result of historic federal funds…
Read More »Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - April 18, 2023
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On April 18, Governor Scott signed the following bills: H.28, An act relating to diversion and expungement H.466, An act relating…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Forests, Parks, and Recreation Commissioner Appointment
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Danielle (Danny) Fitzko as commissioner of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR). Fitzko has served as interim commissioner since January 2023, and has…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints Two Superior Court Judges
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of two Vermont Superior Court Judges: Robert Katims of Hinesburg and H. Dickson Corbett of East Thetford. “As I have often said, appointed judges is one of the most…
Read More »Transcript: Remarks from Governor Phil Scott's Weekly Press Conference
Montpelier, Vt. – At his weekly press conference today, Governor Phil Scott addressed areas of agreement with the Legislature and paths forward to responsibly achieve common goals. A transcript of opening remarks from Governor Scott can be…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Highlights Importance of Strengthening Vermont's Communities with Investment In Housing, Economic Development, Infrastructure and More
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott has signed a proclamation declaring April 11-15 Community Development Week. The designation and proclamation focus on the success and impact of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program,…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Welcomes First Lady Jill Biden to Vermont for Investing in America Tour
South Burlington, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today joined the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona at BETA Technologies in South Burlington as part of the Biden Administration’s…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints 85 Vermonters to State Boards and Commissions
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 85 individuals to State boards and commissions this month. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous…
Read More »Transcript: Governor Phil Scott Reacts to House Budget at Weekly Press Conference
Montpelier, Vt. – At his weekly press conference today, Governor Phil Scott and his Cabinet commented on the proposed House budget. A transcript of opening remarks from Governor Scott can be found below, and you can watch the press…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on House Paid Family Leave Bill
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement regarding the paid family leave bill being considered by the House: “It’s important to know, I support universal access to paid family and medical leave. That’s…
Read More »Governor Phil Scotts Announces Municipal Planning Grant Awards
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced the support of 29 municipal planning projects totaling $598,997 dollars. Municipal Planning Grants support a range of…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Winners of Downtown and Village Center Tax Incentives
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced over $860,000 in funding supporting rehabilitation and revitalization projects throughout Vermont’s designated downtown and…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces $2.8 Million in ARPA Awards for Wastewater Pretreatment
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Wastewater Program today announced $2.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) awards to help municipalities and companies improve their wastewater…
Read More »Disaster Declaration Approved for Eight Vermont Counties
Montpelier, Vt. March 21 – Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Representative Becca Balint today announced that President Joseph Biden has declared a Major Disaster for Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle,…
Read More »Statement from the Scott Administration on Community Revitalization
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Scott and members of the Cabinet participated in several events Monday as part of their work to revitalize communities across the state, including a public safety and human services summit in Bennington, forums in…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Departure of Education Secretary Dan French
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced that Secretary Dan French will be leaving his job leading the Vermont Agency of Education next month to take a senior leadership role at the Council of Chief State School Officers.…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints Melanie Carpenter to Lamoille-2 House Seat
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced that he has appointed Melanie Carpenter, of Hyde Park, to the vacant Lamoille-2 seat in the House of Representatives. Carpenter replaces former Rep. Kate Donnally, who resigned last month.…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces First Approved Community Recovery and Revitalization Program Project Applications
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced the first round of approved grant applications for projects that spur economic recovery through the Community Recovery and Revitalization…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints 106 Vermonters to State Boards and Commissions
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 106 individuals to State boards and commissions in January and February of 2023. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces the Opening of Applications for Municipal Energy Resilience Grants
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) today announced the opening of applications for the new $45 million Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP). To kick-off this initiative, covered…
Read More »TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott, Secretary Julie Moore Address S.5 at Weekly Press Conference
Montpelier, Vt. – At his weekly press conference today, Governor Phil Scott and Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore discussed S.5, which is currently before the Senate. They addressed the potential significant financial hardship the…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Highlights Long-Term Economic Impact and Community Benefits of Securing State Matching Funds in the FY24 Budget
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott, Secretaries Julie Moore and Joe Flynn, and community leaders today highlighted the importance of securing the $150 million dollars in federal match funding, proposed in the Governor’s fiscal year 2024…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration For December 2022 Storm
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott has made a formal request for federal disaster funds to assist communities and public utilities recover costs for repairs and power restoration following the December 22-24, 2022, winter storm. The request seeks…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Key Leadership Appointments at the Department for Children and Families
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced he appointed Chris Winters, of Berlin, as commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF). Winters will replace Interim Commissioner Harry Chen, M.D., who has served since October.…
Read More »DON'T QUIT! Fitness Campaign Launches in Vermont
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Jake “Body by Jake” Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC), announced today that NFGFC has selected the State of Vermont for its 2023…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces New Program to Help Revitalize Manufactured Home Communities
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced the launch of the Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR), offering financial assistance to manufactured home communities…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott in Response to False Public Safety Reports
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response to false reports of active shooters at schools in Vermont: “These calls were a hoax—an act of terrorism designed to create chaos and stoke…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces $12.6 Million in Healthy Homes Initiative Awards
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) today announced $12.6 million in Healthy Homes Initiative awards to help 36 manufactured housing communities (also known as mobile home parks) repair, replace, and…
Read More »TRANSCRIPT: Remarks from Governor Phil Scott Weekly Press Conference on Civility and Respect
Montpelier, Vt. – At his weekly press conference today, Governor Phil Scott addressed concerning incidents seen at youth sporting events over the past several months, and the need for everyone to work to be better role models. A transcript…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement marking the 30th anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act: “This week marks the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Family and Medical Leave…
Read More »State Prepares for Extreme Cold Conditions
Montpelier, Vt. - The National Weather Service is warning of extremely cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills on Friday and Saturday (February 3-4). These temperatures have the potential to pose a danger to health and property. A Wind Chill…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints Farzana Leyva Orleans County State's Attorney
Montpelier, Vt.- Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Farzana Leyva, of Westfield, as Orleans County state’s attorney. Farzana has served as acting state’s attorney since Governor Scott appointed former state’s…
Read More »Over $300,000 in Grants Awarded to Rehabilitate Vermont Landmarks and Historic Buildings
Over $300,000 in Grants Awarded to Rehabilitate Vermont Landmarks and Historic Buildings Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP) and the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation…
Read More »Vermont Businesses to See Decrease in Workers' Compensation Insurance for Record Seventh Year in a Row
Vermont Businesses to See Decrease in Workers' Compensation Insurance for Record Seventh Year in a Row Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) Commissioner Kevin Gaffney today announced that…
Read More »Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation-January 25,2023
Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation-January 25,2023 Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bill, passed by the General Assembly. On January 25, Governor Scott signed a bill of the following…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Delivers Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Address
Governor Phil Scott Delivers Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Address Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today delivered his seventh budget address to the General Assembly, taking advantage of historic surpluses to make strategic investments in areas…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Agency of Digital Services Leadership Appointments
Governor Phil Scott Announces Agency of Digital Services Leadership Appointments Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced he has appointed Shawn Nailor as secretary and chief information officer (CIO) of the Agency of Digital…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Delivers Fourth Inaugural Address
Governor Phil Scott Delivers Fourth Inaugural Address Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today was sworn in to his fourth term as Governor of Vermont and delivered his Inaugural Address to a joint session of General Assembly. The Governor…
Read More »Governor Scott Announces $3.9 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards
Governor Scott Announces $3.9 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced $3.9 million in Community Development Block…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints 52 to State Boards and Commissions
Governor Phil Scott Appoints 52 to State Boards and Commissions Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 52 individuals to State boards and commissions in November and the first half of December. Boards…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott, Secretary of State Jim Condos Formally Enroll Proposition 2 and Proposition 5 into Vermont Constitution
Governor Phil Scott, Secretary of State Jim Condos Formally Enroll Proposition 2 and Proposition 5 into Vermont Constitution Montpelier, VT – Today Vermont Governor Phil Scott issued two proclamations announcing the ratification and…
Read More »Governor Scott's Annual Tree Cutting Celebrates Vermont's Christmas Tree Industry
Governor Scott's Annual Tree Cutting Celebrates Vermont's Christmas Tree Industry Essex, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts visited White’s Tree Farm in Essex today to celebrate the arrival of the 2022…
Read More »Transcript: Remarks from Governor Phil Scott at Annual State House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Transcript: Remarks from Governor Phil Scott at Annual State House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Montpelier, Vt. – Last night, Governor Phil Scott was joined by hundreds of Vermonters for the annual State House Christmas Tree Lighting…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Launches Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
Governor Phil Scott Launches Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced that the State of Vermont has hired The Hartford to create the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Major Law Enforcement Action in Springfield
Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Major Law Enforcement Action in Springfield Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement following Wednesday’s major law enforcement action in Springfield:…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Potential Rail Shutdown
Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Potential Rail Shutdown Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on the potential national rail shutdown: “A rail shutdown would severely disrupt the flow of…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Launch of $40 Million Community Recovery and Revitalization Program
Governor Phil Scott Announces Launch of $40 Million Community Recovery and Revitalization Program St. Johnsbury, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced the launch of the $40M…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott for Thanksgiving
Statement from Governor Phil Scott for Thanksgiving Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement for the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday: “Thanksgiving is always an important time to reflect on all we have, and after two years of…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott and the Office of Racial Equity Promote IDEAL Vermont
Governor Phil Scott and the Office of Racial Equity Promote IDEAL Vermont Governor Phil Scott and the Office of Racial Equity today promoted a new state initiative that encourages and supports municipalities across the state in their efforts to…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Passing of Rep. John Palasik
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Representative John Palasik this morning. Rep. Palasik was a committed public servant, devoting his career to helping…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Veterans Day
Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Veterans Day Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “Today we honor the thousands of Vermonters – and millions of Americans – who have dedicated so…
Read More »Governor Scott Announces $228,000 Apprenticeship Grant, Highlights The Importance Of Apprenticeship Programs
Governor Scott Announces $228,000 Apprenticeship Grant, Highlights The Importance Of Apprenticeship Programs Brattleboro, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Labor visited G.S. Precision on Thursday to announce a more…
Read More »Statement from Governor Phil Scott in Response to Guilty Verdicts in State vs. Gurung
Statement from Governor Phil Scott in Response to Guilty Verdicts in State vs. Gurung Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response to the guilty verdicts delivered in State vs. Gurung. This case was…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Seven Additional Brownfield Cleanup Awards Totaling $2.15M in Commitments
Governor Phil Scott Announces Seven Additional Brownfield Cleanup Awards Totaling $2.15M in Commitments Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) announced today that seven additional…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints 33 Vermonters to Boards and Commissions in October
Governor Phil Scott Appoints 33 Vermonters to Boards and Commissions in October Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 33 Vermonters to State boards and commissions during the month of October. Boards…
Read More »Dispose of Unwanted Medications Safely on Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Dispose of Unwanted Medications Safely on Prescription Drug Take Back Day Montpelier, Vt. - Vermonters will get a chance this Saturday, October 29, to dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medications easily and safely at 55 locations…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Release of Nearly $30 Million for Village Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that nearly $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, appropriated for the village water and wastewater (VWWW) initiative,…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott, Department of Labor, and McClure Foundation Announce ‘Vermont’s Most Promising Jobs'
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) and the McClure Foundation announced the release of Vermont’s Most Promising Jobs, a list assembled by VDOL and McClure that includes more than 50 occupations…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Executive Branch Leadership Appointments
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced three key executive branch appointments: Dr. Harry Chen as interim commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF) in the Agency of Human Services (AHS); Sean Brown as chief…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott, Community Partners Promote Button Up Vermont Campaign
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and leadership from Efficiency Vermont and VGS today held a press conference in Montpelier to promote the Button Up Vermont campaign, an effort to help Vermonters prepare their homes to maximize energy…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Highlights Careers in Construction Month
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott was joined by students and industry leaders at his weekly press conference today to proclaim October as Careers in Construction Month in Vermont, recognizing the many career opportunities within the…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Winners of Over $4 Million in Downtown and Village Center Tax Incentives
Governor Phil Scott Announces Winners of Over $4 Million in Downtown and Village Center Tax Incentives Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced over $4 million in…
Read More »Transcripts: Governor Scott, Commissioner Hanford, Community Partners Discuss Vermont Housing Improvement Program In Rutland County
Transcripts: Governor Scott, Commissioner Hanford, Community Partners Discuss Vermont Housing Improvement Program In Rutland County West Rutland, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford today…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Launch of Short-Term Forgivable Loan Program
Governor Phil Scott Announces Launch of Short-Term Forgivable Loan Program Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), and the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) today announced…
Read More »TRANSCRIPTS: Governor Scott, Secretary Kurrle and Commissioner Goldstein Discuss Montreal Trade Mission
TRANSCRIPTS: Governor Scott, Secretary Kurrle and Commissioner Goldstein Discuss Montreal Trade Mission Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott, Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle and Economic Development…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Green Mountain Care Board Appointments
Governor Phil Scott Announces Green Mountain Care Board Appointments Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointments of a chair and two members to the Green Mountain Care Board. Owen Foster, of Jericho has been appointed chair, and Dr.…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints 122 Vermonters to State Boards and Commissions
Governor Phil Scott Appoints 122 Vermonters to State Boards and Commissions Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 122 Vermonters to State boards and commissions since July. Boards and commissions…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott to Visit Montreal on Two-Day Trade Mission
Governor Phil Scott to Visit Montreal on Two-Day Trade Mission Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and officials from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) will be in Montreal, Quebec, September 6-7 to meet with business and…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Departure of ADS Secretary John Quinn
Governor Phil Scott Announces Departure of ADS Secretary John Quinn Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced that Secretary John Quinn will be leaving his role leading the Vermont Agency of Digital Services (ADS) later this month to…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Appoints Dee Barbic Director of Violence Prevention
Governor Phil Scott Appoints Dee Barbic Director of Violence Prevention Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced today the appointment of Dee Barbic, a retired Vermont State Police (VSP) lieutenant, as Vermont’s first director of…
Read More »Governor Scott, Secretary Moore Highlight Water Infrastructure Investments in Royalton
Governor Scott, Secretary Moore Highlight Water Infrastructure Investments in Royalton Royalton, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore today visited the Royalton Water Treatment Facility project and…
Read More »Federal Government Approves Expanded Coverage in Vermont's Essential Health Benefits Benchmark Plan
Federal Government Approves Expanded Coverage in Vermont's Essential Health Benefits Benchmark Plan Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced that starting in 2024, individual and small group health plans will cover one set of…
Read More »Transcript: Governor Scott Highlights the Trades and Investments in CTE
Transcript: Governor Scott Highlights the Trades and Investments in CTE Hyde Park, Vt – At his weekly media briefing, Governor Phil Scott highlighted available Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, new state investments in the…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Issues 10-Point Public Safety Enhancement and Violence Prevention Action Plan Framework
Governor Phil Scott Issues 10-Point Public Safety Enhancement and Violence Prevention Action Plan Framework Governor Phil Scott today issued his 10-point public safety enhancement and violence prevention action plan, laying out the framework of…
Read More »Federal "Inflation Reduction Act" Should Reduce Health Care Costs for Many Vermonters
Federal "Inflation Reduction Act" Should Reduce Health Care Costs for Many Vermonters Governor Phil Scott today announced that the federal Inflation Reduction Act will help mitigate rising health care costs for many Vermonters, particularly…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Over $2 Million in Grants Supporting Downtown Revitalization Efforts
Governor Phil Scott Announces Over $2 Million in Grants Supporting Downtown Revitalization Efforts Montpelier, Vt. – Governor PhilScott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced awards of over $2 million in…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces $1 Million Awarded for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Multiunit Properties
Governor Phil Scott Announces $1 Million Awarded for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Multiunit Properties Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott announced today that the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces More Than $2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards
Governor Phil Scott Announces More Than $2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced recipients of $2.22 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funding…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Additional $3.5M in Approved Capital Investment Program Project Applications
Governor Phil Scott Announces Additional $3.5M in Approved Capital Investment Program Project Applications Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced the second wave of…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces $57.9 Million Investment, Creating an Unprecedented Level of Venture Capital for Vermont Entrepreneurs
Governor Phil Scott Announces $57.9 Million Investment, Creating an Unprecedented Level of Venture Capital for Vermont Entrepreneurs Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) and the…
Read More »Vermont Adopts 9-8-8 Phone Number for Mental Health Support and Crisis
Vermont Adopts 9-8-8 Phone Number for Mental Health Support and Crisis Starting July 16, Vermont is launching the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Callers will be immediately connected to compassionate, caring counselors who are trained to…
Read More »Statement From Governor Phil Scott on the Passing of Representative Warren Kitzmiller
Statement From Governor Phil Scott on the Passing of Representative Warren Kitzmiller Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement regarding the death of Representative Warren Kitzmiller: “I am saddened to learn Rep.…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces Department of Financial Regulation Leadership Appointments
Governor Phil Scott Announces Department of Financial Regulation Leadership Appointments Governor Phil Scott has appointed Kevin Gaffney as commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) and Emily Brown as the Department’s…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Formally Proclaims Constitutional Amendment Proposal 5 Will Appear On November Ballot
Governor Phil Scott Formally Proclaims Constitutional Amendment Proposal 5 Will Appear On November Ballot Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today formally provided public notice to Vermonters that Proposal 5, a proposed amendment to…
Read More »Governor Phil Scott Announces New Vermont License Plates Now Available For Decorated Veterans
Governor Phil Scott Announces New Vermont License Plates Now Available For Decorated Veterans Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) announced today…
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