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Governor Phil Scott Proclaims Thursday September 19 as Noah Kahan's Busyhead Project Day in Vermont, As Kahan Brings Awareness to Mental Health Initiatives with the Busyhead Project

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
September 18, 2024
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott on Sep 18th, announced that he has proclaimed Thursday, September 19 “Noah Kahan’s Busyhead Project Day” in Vermont as critically… Read More

Governor Phil Scott Announces $1.6 Million of New Brownfield Revitalization Fund Investments

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
September 16, 2024
Montpelier, VT -- Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development on Sep 16th, announced the Brownfields Revitalization Fund (BRF) – State Program is investing $1,594,500 to… Read More

President Biden Approves Governor Scott's Major Disaster Declaration Request for June 23 Storm

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
September 12, 2024
Montpelier, Vt. – President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities in Lamoille County recover costs for repairing public infrastructure damage caused by… Read More

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Twenty-Third Anniversary of 9/11

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
September 11, 2024
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott on Sep 11th, issued the following statement: "On this day twenty-three years ago, an evil act of terrorism shook the foundation of our nation. But, even… Read More

In Massachusetts, New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Commit to Continued Cross-Border Collaboration

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
September 10, 2024
Boston — The New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) met to discuss coordinated efforts on shared economic, energy and environmental priorities at the 45th annual NEG-ECP… Read More

VTGOP Responds to Burlington City Council's Anemic Resolutions to Address Crime

September 10, 2024
VTGOP Responds to Burlington City Council's Anemic Half Measures to Address CrimeLast night the Burlington City Council passed two resolutions related to crime and policing. VTGOP Chairman Paul Dame… Read More

VTGOP Calls on AG Clark to Provide Recommendations of Legislative Changes to Avoid Lawsuit Under Global Warming Solutions Act

September 4, 2024
Last month on July 23rd, the Conservation Law Foundation filed a notice of lawsuit against the State of Vermont regarding a provision of the Global Warming Solutions Act. The notice indicated a… Read More

USDA Designates Vermont as Natural Disaster Area for July 2024 Flooding

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
August 29, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation for six Vermont counties in response to this July’s rain and… Read More

Governor Phil Scott Requests a Major Disaster Declaration for July 29-31 Flooding

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
August 28, 2024
Governor Phil Scott on Aug 28th, made a formal request to President Joe Biden for a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities and individuals in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties recover… Read More

VTGOP Responds to UNH Survey Citing Taxes as Top Concern for Vermonters

August 27, 2024
VTGOP responds to UNH poll citing Taxes as top concern for Vermonters Earlier today UNH Survey Center released a study entitled “Vermonters Feeling Worse Off Economically With Larger Partisan… Read More

Governor Phil Scott Appoints DaShawn Groves Commissioner of the Department of Vermont Health Access

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
August 22, 2024
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Human Services Secretary Jenney Samuelson on Aug 22nd, announced the appointment of DaShawn Groves as the new commissioner of the Department of Vermont… Read More

Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint Announce $2.1M in Community Development Block Grants

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
August 21, 2024
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and Vermont’s congressional delegation on Aug 21st, announced $2,155,468 in Community… Read More

VTGOP Surges Through Primary Expecting To Add 21 New House Candidates to the November Ballot

August 20, 2024
“After a slow start in May, I am excited to announce that Vermont Republicans have added 21 new House candidates to the November election ballot,” said VTGOP Chairman Paul Dame.… Read More

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Passing of Senator Bill Doyle

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
August 20, 2024
Governor Phil Scott on Aug 20th, issued the following statement: “Senator Doyle was an institution. A beloved teacher to decades of Vermont students and mentor to hundreds of legislators,… Read More

President Biden Approves Governor Scott's Major Disaster Declaration Request

From: Vermont Governor Phil Scott
August 20, 2024
Montpelier Vt. – President Joseph Biden on Aug 20th, approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a FEMA major disaster declaration for Vermont to assist individuals and communities in… Read More