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Facts Matter: Vermont Complies with Federal Law Requiring SNAP Information Sharing

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
August 5, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Last month, the federal government notified states that they would be requiring states to provide specific information about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)… Read More

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on School District Redistricting Task Force

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
July 31, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott on July 31 issued the following statement: “After a clear call from Vermonters for change, this past legislative session, my team and I worked with the… Read More

Governor Phil Scott Announces Departure of Corrections Commissioner Nick Deml, Appoints Jon Murad as Interim Corrections Commissioner

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
July 28, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott on July 28 announced Commissioner Nick Deml will be leaving his role leading the Department of Corrections on August 15 and has named Jon Murad to serve as… Read More

Trade Deal with Japan Stands to Benefit Vermont Business, while Democrats Tell Conflicting Lies

July 24, 2025
After this week’s announcement of a new trade deal with Japan, VTGOP Chairman Paul Dame identified some of the opportunities the new deal presents to producers in Vermont in the following… Read More

Governor Phil Scott Announces Over $67 Million in Disaster Recovery Block Grants

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
July 23, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced the opening of the application process for $67,845,000 in Community Development Block… Read More

TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott Reflects on Anniversary of 2023 and 2024 Flooding Events

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
July 10, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott yesterday held a press conference at the Lyndonville Redemption Center to reflect on the anniversary of the 2023 and 2024 severe flooding events which impacted… Read More

Governor Phil Scott Announces Leadership Appointments

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
July 9, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott today announced three leadership appointments: Sara Teachout to the Green Mountain Care Board, Jason Batchelder as commissioner of the Department of Fish and… Read More

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Dave Wolk to Serve on School District Redistricting Task Force

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
July 2, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott On July 2, 2025 announced the appointment of Dave Wolk, of Rutland, to serve as the Governor’s appointee on the School District Redistricting Task Force… Read More

Governor Phil Scott Appoints 83 to Boards and Commissions

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
July 1, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott’s office On July 1, 2025 announced a range of appointments made in the second quarter of 2025. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state… Read More

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - July 1, 2025

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
July 1, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bill, passed by the General Assembly. On July 1, Governor Scott signed a bill of the following title: H.454, An act… Read More

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 27, 2025

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
June 27, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 27, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: H.480, An act… Read More

Transcript: Governor Phil Scott Signs Tax Relief Bill for Working Families, Seniors, and Military Retirees

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
June 25, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott today held a ceremony to sign S.51, An act relating to Vermont income tax exclusions and tax credits into law. He was joined by members of the legislature,… Read More

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 25, 2025

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
June 25, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 25, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: H.474, An act… Read More

Governor Scott, Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Congresswoman Balint Announce $13.6 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
June 24, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint, together with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), today announced that… Read More

Statement From Governor Phil Scott on Juneteenth

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
June 19, 2025
Montpelier, VT - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Lincoln proclaimed all enslaved people in the Confederacy,… Read More