Governor Phil Scott today said the forecasted average increase of almost 20% in property tax bills is “not acceptable” and issued the following statement:

Tthe annual State House Christmas tree lighting on Monday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m., and State House menorah lighting on Tuesday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m.

Governor Phil Scott and Agency of Digital Services (ADS) Secretary Denise Reilly-Hughes today announced the appointment of Andrea DeLaBruere as the new deputy secretary of the ADS, effective December 18, 2023. 

The arrest of a suspect is a first step on the path to achieving justice for Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid and Tahseen Ahmed, who were subject to a heinous act of violence. 

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response to the shooting of three Palestinian students in Burlington

On Thanksgiving, it's important to take a moment to pause and reflect on the many things in our lives for which we are thankful.

By Commerece Secretary Lindsay Kurrle and Human Services Secretary Jenney Samuelson

Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration (Executive Order 03-23) temporarily suspending all State and local regulations that would prohibit or substantially delay temporary emergency housing for Vermont flood victims.

Governor Phil Scott today announced a six-week holiday campaign to raise funds for Vermonters and businesses impacted by this summer’s flooding through ongoing sales of Vermont Strong license plates and limited-edition socks.