Press Release Archives
The following are all press releases issued by the Office of the Governor.
October 1, 2008 - Governor, UVM President sign Vermont Climate Collaborative Charter
September 30, 2008 - GOVERNOR, FAIRPOINT ANNOUNCE EXPANSION OF HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS
September 25, 2008 - Governor to Join in Service Nation Day of Action -- Will Visit Neighbor to Neighbor AmeriCorps Program in Stowe and Endorse “Declaration of Service”
September 25, 2008 - Governor Praises House Vote to Fully Fund LIHEAP at $5.1 Billion -- Vermont Could Receive Over $25 Million in Home Heating Funds
September 25, 2008 - Minimum Wage Will Increase January 1st
September 22, 2008 - Vermont Receives $9 Million Grant to Support State’s Youth in Transition Efforts
September 22, 2008 - Governor Announces Vermont Castings and New England Precision Expansions -- VT Castings is second ‘Green VEGI’ applicant
September 18, 2008 - Governor Announces 100 Free Home Energy Workshops Launches Button Up Vermont, the Newest Fuel and Food Partnership Initiative
September 12, 2008 - Disaster Declaration Granted for Severe Summer Storms
September 12, 2008 - Governors Call for Full Funding of LIHEAP -- Urge Federal Government to Provide $2.5 Billion in Additional LIHEAP Funding in FY2008
September 10, 2008 - Governor Douglas Expands Food Assistance Eligibility -- Up to 30,000 More Households May be Eligible for Benefits
September 9, 2008 - Governor Douglas Announces Landfill Gas To Energy Project at Moretown Landfill
September 9, 2008 - Clean and Clear offers ecosystem restoration grants
September 2, 2008 - FUNDING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS AVAILABLE
August 28, 2008 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in May, June and July
August 27, 2008 - Governor to Highlight Biotechnology Sector of Vermont’s Economy
August 27, 2008 - Governor Announces ‘Next Generation’ Internship Grants -- Internship program connects hundreds of students with job opportunities
August 15, 2008 - Op-Ed: Taking Action to Strengthen Child Protection
August 2, 2008 - $1.5 MILLION AWARDED FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
July 29, 2008 - Governor and Child Protection Experts Share Information, Highlight Resources to Keep Kids Safe
July 24, 2008 - Governor Douglas Announces $1 Million in Grants for Economic Development, Housing, Home Heating Projects
July 22, 2008 - Vermont Achieves Record Safety Belt Use -- Earns $3.7 Million in Additional Transportation & Public Safety Funding
July 21, 2008 - Official Statement of the Governor on a Special Session and Senate Hearings on Safe Communities Legislation
July 15, 2008 - Official Statement of the Governor on a Special Session and Senate Hearings on Safe Communities Legislation
July 14, 2008 - Governor Praises ‘Harvest to Heat’ Plan -- New Biofuel Proposal Added to Governor’s Fuel and Food Partnership
July 13, 2008 - Economy Gets a Boost, Vermonters Get a Break -- Gov Says Sales Tax Holiday is ‘Tremendous Success’
July 11, 2008 - Official Statement of the Governor on the Bush Administration’s Decision to Delay Action on the Supreme Court’s Greenhouse Gas Ruling
July 11, 2008 - Governor says first RGGI auction date is set for Sept. 25 -- CO2 allowance auctions will help drive innovation, produce cleaner energy
July 10, 2008 - State Reminds Vermonters That Sales Tax Holiday Is This Weekend
July 2, 2008 - Joint Statement of Governor Jim Douglas and Lt. Governor Brian Dubie on Brooke’s Case
June 25, 2008 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Buy Local for July 4th Celebrations and Other Summer Events
June 24, 2008 - Official Statement of the Governor on IBM’s Announcement
June 23, 2008 - Gov’s e-State Initiative Advances -- Governor and Comcast Announce Additional High-Speed Service
June 12, 2008 - Official Remarks of the Governor -- Announcing the Vermont Fuel and Food Partnership
June 10, 2008 - Governor Signs Health Care Bills Into Law -- Highlights Wellness Efforts at Richmond Business
June 9, 2008 - Official Statement of Governor Jim Douglas on U.S. Senate Debate of Energy and Fuel Price Legislation
June 6, 2008 - Governor Douglas Highlights Economic Value of New Neighborhoods -- Visits First Development to Seek Benefits of New Housing Incentives
June 6, 2008 - Governor Douglas Signs Sales Tax Holidays into Law
June 5, 2008 - Governor Signs Bill Reforming Juvenile Judicial Proceedings
May 29, 2008 - Governor Douglas and Coalition of Northeastern Governors Urge House to Pass Additional $1 Billion for LIHEAP Funding
May 27, 2008 - Governor Signs Bills to Prevent Domestic and Sexual Violence & Enhance Assistance to Survivors
May 24, 2008 - Governor Signs Child Protection Bill -- New Law Enhances State’s Child Abuse and Neglect Statutes
May 22, 2008 - Gov. Douglas Urges Meaningful Federal Action on Oil Prices -- Supports Closing ‘Enron Loophole’
May 21, 2008 - Governor Douglas Urges Congress to Override Farm Bill Veto
May 14, 2008 - Governor Signs Bill Protecting Rights of Nursing Mothers -- Encourages Family-Friendly Workplace Policies
May 13, 2008 - Governor Highlights Mortgage Assistance Program -- Encourages Vermonters to Know Options
May 13, 2008 - Vermont Ranked #1 for Maternal and Early Childhood Health
May 12, 2008 - Governor to Highlight Vermont Mortgage Assistance Program
May 9, 2008 - Governor to Highlight Economic Growth Initiative, Seek Ideas at Annual Meeting of Northeast Loggers’ Association
May 5, 2008 - Governor Signs Community Justice Center Bill into Law
May 3, 2008 - Governor Highlights Successes of Legislative Session
April 21, 2008 - Governor Proclaims Earth Week -- Kicks off week with awards for environmental excellence and pollution prevention
April 19, 2008 - Governor Announces Economic Growth Initiative
April 19, 2008 - Governor Announces Economic Growth Initiative
April 18, 2008 - Governor to Announce Economic Growth Initiative Tomorrow
April 12, 2008 - Douglas Administration to Reduce State Employee Travel -- Limits will save about $1 Million
April 8, 2008 - Vermont to Receive $1.8 million in Landmark Settlement Against American Electric Power Corp -- Climate change, Lake Champlain to get funding
April 4, 2008 - Governor Douglas and Congressman Welch Highlight Bill Establishing Moose Permit Program for Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq
April 4, 2008 - Governor Vetos Two Senate Bills
April 3, 2008 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in January and February
April 2, 2008 - Vermont Joins New Multi-State Emissions Lawsuit
March 27, 2008 - Governor Calls for Additional Spring Paving Repairs
March 25, 2008 - Governor Highlights ‘Blueprint for Health’ Reforms -- Praises Pending Omnibus Health Care Reform Bill
March 19, 2008 - Governor Signs Energy Efficiency and Affordability Act -- Praises Legislature for ‘putting progress first’
March 18, 2008 - Official Statement of the Governor on Speaker Symington’s Pledge Not to Raise Taxes
March 12, 2008 - Governor Urges NRC to Approve Independent Safety Assessment
March 8, 2008 - Governor Recognizes Social Workers
March 6, 2008 - Governor Releases Report on Meeting Renewable Energy Goal -- Administration seeks 25% Renewable Energy from Farms, Forests by 2025
March 3, 2008 - Governor Announces Lower Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates -- Rates Drop for Second Straight Year
February 29, 2008 - Governor Calls EPA Decision ‘Irresponsible’ -- Reiterates call for tougher tailpipe emission standards
February 27, 2008 - Douglas Administration Opposes Effort to Repeal Property Tax Containment Provision--Measure would be a step backwards for over-taxed Vermonters
February 26, 2008 - Governor Douglas Honors Vermont’s Entrepreneurs
February 25, 2008 - Governor Announces Five Disaster Prevention Grants
February 25, 2008 - Governor Urges Legislature to Pass Real Homeownership Reforms to Boost Economy
February 24, 2008 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS LEADS DISCUSSION ON LONG-TERM CARE AT NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION WINTER MEETING
February 23, 2008 - Governor Douglas Elected Chairman of Coalition of Northeastern Governors -- Governors Set Transportation, Energy, LIHEAP Priorities
February 20, 2008 - Official Statement of the Governor on the Withdrawal of Federal Captive Insurance Regulations
February 13, 2008 - Official Statement of the Governor on the Housing Bill Passed by the House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
February 6, 2008 - Governor Douglas Announces Release of Supplemental LIHEAP Benefits
February 1, 2008 - Official Statement of the Governor on Speaker Symington’s Proposal to Raise $21.4 Million in Taxes
February 1, 2008 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in November and December
January 30, 2008 - Governor Douglas Announces $2.8 Million in Community Enhancement Grants
January 30, 2008 - Northeastern Governors Urge Senate to Include Home Heating Funds in Economic Stimulus Package
January 29, 2008 - Governor Announces Plan To Help Specialty Food Makers Expand
January 28, 2008 - Governor Launches Fit & Healthy Kids Stretch Your Limits Winter Challenge
January 24, 2008 - Governor Douglas Testifies in Support of GHG Emissions Standards -- Says EPA Waiver Denial Is ‘Legally and Factually Unsound’
January 17, 2008 - Governor Announces 2008 Farm-to-School Grants
January 16, 2008 - Governor Announces Grants to Help Homeless
January 15, 2008 - Clean and Clear Action Plan Gets High Marks -- Audit calls Douglas initiative ‘a model for large basin analysis and implementation design’
January 4, 2008 - Governor and Hospitals Partner on Patient Safety Policy
January 3, 2008 - Vermont and California Sue EPA for Illegally Blocking Plan to Reduce Tailpipe Emission
December 31, 2007 - Governor Announces $180,000 in Historic Preservation Grants
December 20, 2007 - Governor Urges Eligible Seniors to Enroll in Rx Drug Program
December 19, 2007 - Official Statement of the Governor On the EPA's Decision Denying States the Ability to Implement Tough Emmissions Standards
December 17, 2007 - Governor Douglas & Colleagues Renew Call for Children’s Health Care Program
December 17, 2007 - Gov. Douglas to Highlight Efforts to End Homelessness
December 17, 2007 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in September and October
December 12, 2007 - Official Statement of the Governor on Court Decision Validating Right to Regulate Tailpipe Emissions
December 11, 2007 - Official Statement of Governor Jim Douglas -- Confronting Vermont’s Substance Abuse Epidemic
December 6, 2007 - Governor Appoints Tom Tremblay Commissioner of Public Safety
December 4, 2007 - Governor and Premier Highlight Progress in VT-QC Relations -- Québec and Vermont Working on Alternative to Passport Requirement
November 27, 2007 - Governor Kicks off Christmas Tree Buying Season
November 27, 2007 - Gov. Douglas Supports Sanders Bill to Boost LIHEAP Funding -- Also Urges Congress to Investigate Fuel Prices
November 26, 2007 - Gov. Douglas Announces $880,000 In Grants For Planning Projects
November 21, 2007 - Governor Announces Community Grants to Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse
November 21, 2007 - Affordable Options for the Uninsured -- By Governor Jim Douglas
November 20, 2007 - Governor Announces Next Steps on Climate Change -- Presents Research-Based Strategy for Addressing Climate Change and Sustainable Model for Funding Climate Change Initiatives
November 19, 2007 - Governor and Lt. Governor to Announce Healthy Aging Awards Tomorrow
November 14, 2007 - Governor Douglas Announces Free Wireless Internet at Welcome Centers
November 8, 2007 - Vermont Joins Emissions Lawsuit Against Bush Administration -- States Seek Authority to Implement Auto Emission Standards
November 6, 2007 - Governor Urges Employers to Hire Veterans -- Proclaims November ‘Hire a Veteran Month’ in Vermont
November 5, 2007 - Vermont Healthiest State in Country -- Governor Highlights Health Care Reforms, Says More to Be Done
November 1, 2007 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY OF HEALTH COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR UNINSURED VERMONTERS
October 26, 2007 - Governor's Climate Change Commission approves final report
October 25, 2007 - Governor Announces Williston is First Town to Designate Growth Center -- Designation Will Help Concentrate Growth Around Tafts Corners
October 17, 2007 - Vermont Nets Federal Grant To Inventory Barns
October 4, 2007 - Governor Promotes Health Care Careers
September 26, 2007 - Governor Douglas and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff Sign MOA on Enhanced Drivers Licenses
September 26, 2007 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in May, June, July and August
September 20, 2007 - Governor Honors Vermont Tech Firm for Successes
September 18, 2007 - Governor Douglas in Washington, D.C. Advocating for Children’s Health Insurance and Greater Adoption of Electronic Health Information
September 14, 2007 - Northeastern Governors Urge President to Release Emergency Home Heating Funds
September 13, 2007 - State Launches New Web Portal
September 12, 2007 - Governor Douglas Praises Federal Court Decision Upholding VT Emission Standards
September 11, 2007 - Official Statement of the Governor, September, 11, 2007
August 23, 2007 - Governor Announces State Parks Commission -- Gov. Douglas, ANR Secretary Crombie announce bold plans for parks’ future
August 21, 2007 - Governor Speaks Out Against Bush Administration Proposal to Gut Children’s Health Care Program
August 21, 2007 - Official Statement of the Governor on House Democrats’ Proposal to Create a New Income Tax for Education
August 17, 2007 - First Lady to Highlight Habitat for Humanity Projects
August 16, 2007 - Governor Announces ‘Set the Agenda Tour’ -- Launches Wide-Ranging Outreach Effort to Hear Vermonters Priorities for Next Legislative Session
August 15, 2007 - Governor Hosting State Alliance for eHealth Conference -- Alliance Focusing on Improving Health Care Quality and Reducing Costs
August 14, 2007 - Governor Hosting State Alliance for eHealth Conference in Burlington Tomorrow -- Alliance Focusing on Improving Health Care Quality and Reducing Costs
August 9, 2007 - Governor: Workforce Key to State’s Economic Security -- Governor, Commerce Secretary and Employers Announce New Workforce Recruitment Effort
August 1, 2007 - Governor Announces Available Recreation, Education Facility and Human Services Grants
July 31, 2007 - Gov. Douglas to Allocate More than $9.4 Million to Help Communities Prevent Substance Abuse Among Young Vermonters
July 16, 2007 - Advisory: Governor to Highlight e-Health Projects that Improve Quality and Lower Costs
July 10, 2007 - Official Statement of the Governor on Springfield’s Victory in the Simpsons Movie Premier Contest
July 8, 2007 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Support Springfield’s Effort to Host Movie Premier -- Gov. will cast his vote tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.
June 27, 2007 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Buy Local for July 4th Celebrations and Other Summer Events
June 26, 2007 - Gov. Douglas Seeks Changes in Passport Requirements
June 26, 2007 - Gov. Douglas Urges Federal Action on Emissions -- New England governors, Canadian premiers won’t wait for national governments
June 8, 2007 - Governor Proposes $20 Million Energy Efficiency Program -- Would not require new taxes or new bureaucracy
June 7, 2007 - Governor Asks Congressional Leaders to Oppose Proposed Bill Blocking State Emissions Standards
May 21, 2007 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in April
May 17, 2007 - Governor: State Anticipating Strong Summer Travel Season
May 17, 2007 - Gov. Douglas to Recognize Student Creativity at Fit & Healthy Challenge Award Ceremony on Saturday
May 8, 2007 - Vermont Among First States to Join Climate Registry
May 4, 2007 - FEMA Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for Vermont
April 30, 2007 - Governor Douglas Creates Environmental Engineering Advisory Panel -- Names UVM Dean of Engineering Domenico Grasso As Chairman
April 26, 2007 - Governor Douglas Highlights Fair Housing Month, Calls on Legislature to Pass Affordable Homeownership Legislation
April 25, 2007 - Governor Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Nor’Easter Damage -- Public Damage Estimates Exceed $2 Million
April 23, 2007 - Gov. Douglas Continues Earth Week Celebration -- Gov, ANR Secretary and USDA to Highlight Regional Composting Effort
April 19, 2007 - Official Statement of the Governor on Virginia's Day of Mourning
April 18, 2007 - Vermont Sugarmakers to Package Syrup for Soldiers in Iraq -- “Operation Vermont Maple Sweetness” Nears Completion
April 12, 2007 - Governor Urges Senate to Restore Funding for Mentoring Initiative -- House Cuts Funding for ‘Vermont Mentors!’ Program
April 11, 2007 - Governor Seeking Student Applicants for State Board of Education
April 10, 2007 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in January, February and March
April 9, 2007 - Governor Douglas Announces Barn Preservation Grants
April 4, 2007 - Official Statement of the Governor on Vermont’s Per Capita Tax Burden -- New Report Shows Vermont with Highest Per Capita State-Local Tax Burden
April 2, 2007 - Douglas Administration Asks Legislature to Expedite Delivery of Budget Adjustment Act
March 29, 2007 - Official Statement of the Governor on House Education Funding Legislation -- Speaker Promising Income Tax Hike
March 26, 2007 - Governor Hosts Accountability Forums in Bennington and Essex This Week -- Expresses Concerns about House Property Tax Proposal
March 22, 2007 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS TO LEAD GREEN BUSINESS DELEGATION TO ASIA -- Continues Work to Establish State as World Center for Environmental Services
March 21, 2007 - Governor Douglas Proclaims March 21st Agriculture Day in Vermont
March 20, 2007 - ADVISORY: Governor Douglas Promotes ‘E-State’ Initiative at Meeting of Vermont Software Developers
March 16, 2007 - Governor Hosts Accountability Forums in Rutland and Barre Next Week
March 14, 2007 - Governor Douglas Appoints Brian Vachon to State Board of Education
March 12, 2007 - Governor Authorizes Use of National Guard to Assist with Montpelier Flood Preparations
March 10, 2007 - Governor Honored for Efforts to Make College More Accessible and Affordable for Vermonters -- Receives 2007 New England Higher Education Merit Award
March 10, 2007 - Farmers to Receive Emergency Federal Assistance for Damage Caused by Valentines Day Blizzard
March 8, 2007 - Governor Hosts Next Accountability Forum Tonight in Springfield
March 7, 2007 - Governor Kicks Off Accountability Forums Tonight in Northeast Kingdom -- Focus on Affordability and ‘The Vermont Way Forward’
February 25, 2007 - New England Governors Meet to Discuss Agriculture, Climate Change and Federal Passport Requirements
February 23, 2007 - Governor Signs Legislation to Aid Dairy Farmers -- Governor and Secretary Stress Need for Federal Reform
February 22, 2007 - Governor Douglas to Promote Vermont’s Innovation Economy at Meeting of Nation’s Governors -- Gov. to Highlight The Vermont Way Forward
February 15, 2007 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Be Cautious/Neighborly in Wake of Storm
February 12, 2007 - GOVERNORS WORK TO IMPROVE PART D DRUG BENEFIT
February 12, 2007 - Governor and Premier Charest Lead Discussions on Regional Energy Issues and the Environment -- New England, Eastern Canada work to Reduce Emissions, Foster Cooperation
February 11, 2007 - Gov. Leads Region Toward Clean, Efficient Energy Future -- Vermont Way Forward Points to Less Pollution, Healthier Economy
February 7, 2007 - Vt. Businesses, Youth Reduce Pollution and Save Money -- Gov. Douglas Presents Annual Environmental Awards
February 7, 2007 - Douglas Administration Calling for Federal Dairy Reforms -- Agriculture Secretary in DC to Push for Legislation
February 5, 2007 - Governor Douglas, Treasurer Spaulding Announce Triple-A Bond Rating
February 2, 2007 - Vermont Governor Vetoes Punxsutawney Phil’s Forecast -- Says Vermont Woodchucks Confirm 12 More Weeks of Winter Wonder -- Vermonters Celebrate ‘Woodchuck Day’
February 1, 2007 - Governor Orders Phased Shutdown of Bennington Office Building
February 1, 2007 - Governor Opposes Increasing Property Transfer Tax -- Tax Increase Hurts Renters, Small Businesses and Camp Owners
January 31, 2007 - Governor Calls for Full Internet Security Audit -- Expects Report by March 1
January 29, 2007 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in November and December
January 29, 2007 - Governor Douglas Elected to Lead New England Governors’
January 26, 2007 - Governor Douglas Co-Chairs Inaugural Meeting of State ALLIANCE FOR e-HEALTH
January 24, 2007 - Governor Announces Two Judicial Appointments
January 23, 2007 - The Governor's Budget Address -- The Vermont Way Forward: A Responsibility for Affordability
January 17, 2007 - Governor Announces Grants for Special Units to Investigate and Prosecute Sex Crimes
January 17, 2007 - Governor Seeks Nominations for Workplace Safety Awards
January 12, 2007 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS AWARDS NEARLY $2.4 MILLION TO VERMONT COMMUNITIES FOR HOUSING, DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
January 12, 2007 - Governor Announces $2.8 Million in Community Enhancement Grants
January 11, 2007 - Governor Douglas Announces First Round of Vermont Mentors! Awards -- 21 Grants Create Over 300 New Mentors Statewide
January 9, 2007 - Governor Promotes The Vermont Way Forward -- Will Visit Every Region to Pitch Bold New Initiatives
January 3, 2007 - Paulette Thabault Appointed Commissioner of the Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
December 23, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on the Death of former Governor Robert T. Stafford
December 21, 2006 - Governor Douglas and Lt. Governor Dubie Present Healthy Aging Awards
December 20, 2006 - Former Burlington Public Works Director George Crombie to Become Secretary of Natural Resources
December 19, 2006 - AARP Recognizes Vermont’s Landmark Health Care Reforms as ‘the most progressive’ in the Country -- Governor Accepts Award on State’s Behalf
December 14, 2006 - Governor Appoints Roger Allbee Secretary of Agriculture
December 13, 2006 - Recent Gubernatorial Appointments
December 13, 2006 - Governor Appoints David C. Coen to Public Service Board
November 9, 2006 - Governor Announces Minimum Wage Increase
November 3, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals Denial of Vermont’s Petition to Stop the International Paper Test Burn
October 26, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor: International Paper CEO Refuses to Meet with Governor
October 19, 2006 - Governor Douglas Promotes Diversity and Disability Employment Awareness and Declares Disability Mentoring Day
October 17, 2006 - GOVERNOR JIM DOUGLAS ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $400,000 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT VERMONT AGRICULTURE
October 12, 2006 - Governor Highlights Workforce Training & 21st Century Manufacturing Techniques at Springfield Plant
October 12, 2006 - Governor Douglas, Secretary of State Markowtiz and Others Launch Baby Safe Haven Outreach Campaign
October 12, 2006 - Governor Promotes Careers in Health Care -- Visits High School and Tech. Center to Declare Health Care Career Awareness Month
October 11, 2006 - Governor Douglas Announces Brownfields Grant for Hartford
October 10, 2006 - Governor and Attorney General Announce Next Legal Action to Halt Proposed Tire Burn
October 10, 2006 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS AWARDS ALMOST $2 MILLION TO VERMONT COMMUNITIES FOR HOUSING
October 5, 2006 - Governor and Attorney General Pledge to Pursue ‘all legal remedies’ to Halt Proposed Tire Burn
October 4, 2006 - Gov. Douglas Receives 4-Star Economic Development Rating from Inc. -- Magazine cites job creation, health care, environmental issues
October 1, 2006 - Governor and Mrs. Douglas Promote Apple Season & Attend Pie Tasting Competition -- Officials Report Quality Crop, Seek to Boost Sales
September 30, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on Senate Passage of the New England Wilderness Act of 2006
September 28, 2006 - Governor Douglas Announces Record Round of Downtown Development Incentives -- Projects boost affordable housing, commercial and rental space
September 28, 2006 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS ANNOUNCES HEALTH INSURANCE “PREMIUM HOLIDAY” FOR STATE EMPLOYEES -- Health and Wellness Initiatives Helping to Lower Costs
September 27, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on the New England Wilderness Act of 2006
September 26, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on Postponing the Passport Requirement Required by WHTI
September 26, 2006 - Gov. Douglas Celebrates Opening of State Archeology Center
September 26, 2006 - Governor Highlights New Laws to Combat Methamphetamines -- Addition to DETER Program Takes Effect Sept. 30
September 26, 2006 - Gov. Douglas Honored by eHealth Initiative for Contributions to Electronic Health Information Exchange and Cost Containment Initiatives
September 21, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on the Impact of the Real ID Act on States
September 20, 2006 - Official Statement of Governor Douglas on NY Permit for the IP Test Burn
September 14, 2006 - Gov. Douglas & Quebec Premier Jean Charest to Meet to Discuss Bilateral Agreements -- Will Also Host Symposium, Tour IBM and Meet with Middle School French Students
September 12, 2006 - Gov. Douglas Announces Additional $2.34 Million of Federal Heating Assistance for Low-Income Vermonters
September 12, 2006 - Governor Douglas Welcomes Manufacturing Expansion in Bennington -- Expected to Create More than 100 New Jobs
September 8, 2006 - Gov. Showcases Affordability Agenda at Meeting of State’s Realtors
September 7, 2006 - Governor Douglas Welcomes Biocardel Vermont Biodiesel Plant -- Plant Produces Biodiesel and Jobs
September 6, 2006 - Gov. Promotes Housing Components of Affordability Agenda -- Affordable Housing Helps Create Jobs
August 29, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and Vermont’s Relief Efforts
August 28, 2006 - Vermont Continues to Lead on Climate Change -- Douglas Administration Launches Plenary Sessions for Climate Change Action Plan
August 25, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on Preventing Domestic Violence
August 24, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on the Essex Shootings
August 24, 2006 - Governor Douglas Helps Open New Adult Day Program Facility
August 23, 2006 - Governor Outlines Property Tax Cap Proposal -- Would Reduce Property Taxes by More than $35 Million Each Year
August 21, 2006 - Governor Appoints New Early Education Council -- Supports Creation of Fiscally Sustainable Early Ed. System
August 21, 2006 - Governor Highlights Farm-Based Renewable Energy Programs -- Farm Energy Tour Showcases Expanding Renewable Portfolio & 25 by ’25 Initiative
August 18, 2006 - Governor Douglas Outlines Plan to Boost Low Income Heating Assistance -- Urges Vermonters to Plan Ahead for Winter Heating Season
August 15, 2006 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Buy Local
August 15, 2006 - Governor and Lt. Governor Call for Healthy Aging Award Nominations
August 12, 2006 - Governor Announces $3.5 Million Transportation Package for Repairing Roads and Bridges Damaged by Extreme Weather
August 11, 2006 - Official Statement of Governor Douglas on the NY Court’s Support for the IP Tire Burn
August 10, 2006 - Official Statement of the Governor on Heightened Airport Security
August 10, 2006 - Governor Douglas and Lt. Governor Dubie Endorse New Farm and Forest Renewable Energy Initiative
August 7, 2006 - Governor Douglas to Lead NGA Efforts to Improve Health Care Quality and Lower Costs
August 3, 2006 - Governor Appoints Commission on Native American Affairs
August 1, 2006 - Official Statement from the Governor: Avoiding Heat Related Illness and Helping to Conserve Energy
July 26, 2006 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS AWARDS $1.58 MILLION FOR HOUSING PROJECTS
July 26, 2006 - Governor Visits Habitat for Humanity Workshop to Highlight Affordable Housing Efforts
July 26, 2006 - Governor Douglas Highlights Innovative Housing Construction Program -- Program Provides Construction Training for Women Inmates
July 25, 2006 - First Round of Relief Sent to Dairy Farms -- Farmers should receive first payment of $0.99/hundredweight this week
July 25, 2006 - Governor Appoints Shrewsbury Student to State Board of Education
July 24, 2006 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in May and June
July 19, 2006 - Douglas Appoints Lunderville Sec. of Transportation
July 11, 2006 - Governor Douglas Announces ‘Operation Pandemic Flu’ to test Vermont Preparedness -- Two-week, multi-agency exercise begins July 17
July 3, 2006 - Governor Highlights Hybrid Transportation Technology -- EPA Builds UPS Truck with 60-70% Higher Fuel Economy
June 30, 2006 - Governor Urges Safe Holiday & Summer Driving -- Law Enforcement to Step Up Efforts to Stop Drunk Driving
June 29, 2006 - State Announces New ‘Vermont Fuels Your Vacation’ Promotion
June 29, 2006 - Governor Announces Immediate $8.9 Million Relief Package for Farmers -- Summit Puts Long Term Solutions On the Table
June 27, 2006 - Governor Douglas Proposes Renewable Energy Systems for Schools and Municipal Buildings -- Program Would Cut Energy Costs and Property Taxes
June 26, 2006 - USDA Declares Agricultural Emergencies in all Vermont Counties
June 23, 2006 - Governor’s Blueprint for Health Awards Four Grants to Help Vermonters Manage Chronic Conditions
June 22, 2006 - Governor Douglas Leads Mission to Canada for Council of State Governments -- Trip Focuses on Bilateral Trade, Security and Energy Policies
June 22, 2006 - Senate Confirms Thomas Anderson As New U.S. Attorney For Vermont
June 21, 2006 - Governor: State Dairy Summit Scheduled for June 29th
June 19, 2006 - Governor Douglas, Young Adults and Other Vermonters Work to Create Successful Transition for Youth with Disabilities
June 18, 2006 - Governor Douglas Cites Importance of Wood Products Industry
June 13, 2006 - Governor Douglas Calls Emergency Dairy Summit -- Also Seeks Federal Emergency Relief
May 31, 2006 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in March and April
May 29, 2006 - Governor Douglas Signs Bill to Prevent Fuel Price Gouging -- Law also protects consumers with prepaid home heating contracts
May 25, 2006 - Governor Signs Comprehensive Health Care Reform Legislation
May 23, 2006 - Vermont Selected to Examine Ways to Create a Secure National Health Information Network
May 18, 2006 - Governor Signs Stormwater Management Bill
May 11, 2006 - Governor Douglas Visits Vermont 2-1-1 Call Center
May 10, 2006 - Governor’s Adjournment Address to the General Assembly
May 8, 2006 - Governor Urges Legislature to Reopen Health Care Negotiations -- Proposes Language the Includes Democrat’s “Safety Net”
May 4, 2006 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Participate in Green Up Day -- Green Up Day Tradition Still Going Strong After 36 Years
May 3, 2006 - Governor Signs Historic Native American Recognition Bill
May 2, 2006 - Governor Signs Baby Safe Haven Bill into Law
May 2, 2006 - Governor Signs Bill to Reduce Green House Gas Emissions--Vermont is First to Codify Regional Initiative into Law
May 1, 2006 - Vermont Has Its First Successful Bald Eagle Nest
April 28, 2006 - Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs to Move On--Governor Praises His Service, Wishes Him Well
April 28, 2006 - Gov. Douglas to Honor Student Creativity at Daylight Savings Challenge Award Ceremony Tomorrow
April 27, 2006 - Governor Meets with High School Debate Champions from Otter Valley--Urges More Schools to Consider Debate Programs
April 26, 2006 - Governor Signs Measure to Reduce Mercury Pollution
April 25, 2006 - Official Statement of Governor Douglas on Gas Prices
April 18, 2006 - Governor and State Employees Kick it up for Wellness -- Governor Launches Annual Employee Wellness Initiative
April 13, 2006 - Governor Urges Young Vermonters to Hone Financial Skills
April 12, 2006 - GOVERNOR SIGNS HOMESCHOOL BILL INTO LAW
April 11, 2006 - Governor Receives “Run, Girl, Run” Survey Results by 5th-8th Graders
April 7, 2006 - Official Statement of Governor Jim Douglas on H.860 The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
April 7, 2006 - Governor Douglas proclaims April “Fair Housing Month” in Vermont
April 6, 2006 - Vermont’s Cultural Heritage Days Begin May 27
April 6, 2006 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in January and February
March 29, 2006 - Official Statement of Governor Jim Douglas on Senate Democrats' Proposal to Increase the Health Care Cost-Shift
March 24, 2006 - Douglas Announces Additional $6.26 Million of Federal Heating Assistance for Low-Income Vermonters
March 23, 2006 - Governor to Kick Off Sugaring Season with 25th Annual Tree Tapping
March 21, 2006 - Governor Urges House to Pass More Property Tax Cuts
March 15, 2006 - Governor Douglas Visits Troops in Afghanistan
March 14, 2006 - Governor Douglas Visiting Troops Serving in War on Terror -- Governor is currently in Iraq
February 27, 2006 - Governor Douglas Shares Vermont’s Healthy Aging Strategies with Nation’s Governors
February 25, 2006 - Governor Douglas at Healthy America Forum, NGA Winter Meeting
February 23, 2006 - Governor Douglas Set to Head to Washington for Healthy America Forum, NGA Winter Meeting -- A “HEALTHY AMERICA” TOPS MEETING AGENDA
February 18, 2006 - Lake Champlain Quadricentrennial Commission Unveils Strategic Plan
February 17, 2006 - Franklin-Grand Isle Fit Family Coalition Awarded Obesity Prevention Grant
February 15, 2006 - Official Statement of Governor Jim Douglas on the VHFA Report Between a Rock and a Hard Place-Housing and Wages in Vermont 2006 Update
February 14, 2006 - Governor Announces Two Judicial Appointments
February 13, 2006 - Gov. Douglas Advancing Scholarship Program & Agenda of Affordability -- Will Stay at Johnson State College Tonight
February 13, 2006 - Governor: VT Exports Up Nearly $1 Billion in 2005
February 7, 2006 - VT Commission on Higher Education Funding Endorses Vermont Promise Scholarship Program
February 7, 2006 - GOVERNOR HIGHLIGHTS FIRST "THANK YOU" BOOKLET FOR VETERANS IN VERMONT -- Signs Two Veteran Related Bills into Law
February 6, 2006 - Governor Announces First Week of Events to Advance Scholarship Program & Agenda of Affordability
February 6, 2006 - Governor: Clean and Clear Action Plan on Track to Meet Funding Goal -- Douglas Praises Legislature for Supporting Important Program
February 3, 2006 - Governor Seeks Nominations for Workplace Safety Awards
February 2, 2006 - GOV. DOUGLAS ASKS LT. GOV. DUBIE TO PROMOTE VERMONT’S “GREEN VALLEY” AT INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL TECH SHOW
February 1, 2006 - Governor Announces Promise of Vermont Tour to Promote Scholarship Program & Agenda of Affordability
January 26, 2006 - Governor Douglas to Release Dairy Task Force Report -- Gov. Featured Speaker at Dairy Association Luncheon
January 25, 2006 - Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Seeks Nominations for Workplace Wellness Awards
January 24, 2006 - Artists Called On To Help Fight Invasive Species
January 23, 2006 - GOV. DOUGLAS SEEKS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INPUT FROM KEY AGE GROUPS
January 23, 2006 - Governor Douglas Elected President of Council of State Governments
January 16, 2006 - Governor to Kick Off Local Mentoring Partnership -- Howard Center and LCI Fishing Derbies Go Fishing For Friends
January 12, 2006 - Governor Honors AARP Grandparent Essay Contest Winners at Vermont Statehouse
January 12, 2006 - HHS SECRETARY MIKE LEAVITT JOINS GOVERNOR JIM DOUGLAS
January 9, 2006 - Governor Douglas Announces $2.8 Million in Community Enhancement Grants
January 5, 2006 - GOVERNOR DELIVERS STATE OF THE STATE
December 30, 2005 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS ANNOUNCES TAX CREDITS FOR BUILDING REPAIRS IN BRATTLEBORO, BENNINGTON
December 28, 2005 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS AWARDS $850,000 TO FOUR VERMONT COMMUNITIES FOR HOUSING, CHILD CARE PROJECTS
December 22, 2005 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in November
December 20, 2005 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS LEADS ON CLIMATE CHANGE -- Douglas Signs onto Historic Regional Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
December 13, 2005 - GOVERNOR, COALITION ANNOUNCE WINTER 2005-2006 ENERGY CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN
December 13, 2005 - Governor Douglas to Host Operation Special Delivery Reception -- All who contributed to Vermont’s response are encouraged to attend
December 12, 2005 - State Begins Development of a Strategic Highway Safety Plan
December 8, 2005 - Governor Announces “Safe Communities” Initiative -- Package Designed to Protect Children from Dangerous Predators
December 2, 2005 - Governor Announces Tax Credits to Support Downtown and Village Building Improvements --
December 1, 2005 - Gov. Douglas announces $850,000 in State Grants Awarded to Community Planning Projects
November 29, 2005 - AARP, Community Agencies and Governor Douglas Announce Weatherization Initiative
November 28, 2005 - Governor Kicks Off Christmas Tree Buying Season
November 23, 2005 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in September and October
November 23, 2005 - Governor's Thanksgiving Statement
November 22, 2005 - Governor Promotes Adoption -- Declares November Adoption Awareness Month
November 16, 2005 - Governor Appoints Joe Acinapura to Brandon House Seat
November 14, 2005 - Governor Offers Insurance Premium Holiday to State Employees -- Wellness and Chronic Care Programs Help Reduce Health Care Costs
November 10, 2005 - Governor Douglas Presents Third Graders with Fire Safety Awards
November 10, 2005 - Douglas Administration’s Efforts to Employ People with Disabilities Among the Best in America
November 10, 2005 - Governor Appoints Stephen B. Dates to Shelburne-St. George House Seat
November 10, 2005 - Governor Douglas Testifies Against Tire Burn Proposal at NY Hearing -- Proposes Bi-State Effort for Pollution Control Devices
November 9, 2005 - ADVISORY: Governor Douglas to Testify at New York DEC Hearing on Tire Burn Proposal
November 4, 2005 - Governor Douglas Asks Public Service Department to Review Responses to Power Outages -- Gov Seeks to Reduce Number and Length of Future Outages
November 2, 2005 - Governor Douglas Launches New Employer Recruitment Campaign
November 1, 2005 - Vermont Welcomes National Pandemic Influenza Strategy -- Department of Health Has Detailed Plans in Development
October 27, 2005 - Douglas Administration’s Environmental Plan Wins National Award -- Plan is First Comprehensive Effort to Reduce State Government’s Environmental Impacts
October 26, 2005 - Two Vermont Educators Awarded $25,000 from Milken Foundation
October 20, 2005 - VERMONT BALD EAGLE INITIATIVE HAS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEASON
October 18, 2005 - Governor: Health Care Summit a Success -- Dialogue Shifts Reform Focus to Areas of Agreement, Prospects for Progress Improve
October 8, 2005 - Governor, Ag Secretary Introduce Vermont Apple Slices to the Marketplace -- Expected to be good for profits and health
October 7, 2005 - Governor Douglas Announces Over $1.9 Million in Housing and Economic Development Grants
October 6, 2005 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in August
October 5, 2005 - Governor Douglas: “We will make healthy aging the rule, not the exception.” -- Commission on Healthy Aging Holds First Meeting
September 30, 2005 - Essex Jct, Fair Haven, Pawlet, West Pawlet and Richford Designated as Village Centers -- Montpelier’s Designated Downtown Status Renewed
September 29, 2005 - Governor Douglas and 27 Other Governors Urge Congress to Increase Home Heating Funds
September 26, 2005 - Governor Douglas Outlines Plan to Boost Low Income Heating Assistance -- Identifies $8 Million in Additional Assistance
September 23, 2005 - Governor Douglas Announces Updated “All-Hazards” Emergency Preparedness Plan
September 23, 2005 - Connecticut River Byway Awarded National Designation
September 23, 2005 - Governor Calls on Congress to Reauthorize MILC Program for Dairy Farmers -- Northeastern Governors Pass Douglas’ Resolution
September 22, 2005 - Vermont Responds to Request for Ambulance Crews to Serve in Houston in Advance of Hurricane Rita
September 14, 2005 - Vermont Institute on Government Effectiveness Releases Final Report -- Report Recommends Technology Upgrades to Save $20-$30 Million Annually
September 12, 2005 - FINAL OPERATION SPECIAL DELIVERY CONVOY PREPARES FOR DEPARTURE -- Second Convoy Unloading in Gulfport
September 9, 2005 - Vermont Officials Ask All Evacuees to Register with FEMA & Local Red Cross
September 9, 2005 - SECOND OPERATION SPECIAL DELIVERY CONVOY PREPARES FOR DEPARTURE - Third Convoy Scheduled to Depart Monday
September 8, 2005 - Vermont Welcomes Families Displaced by Hurricane Katrina - State and Local Agencies Organized to Help
September 1, 2005 - Governor Outlines State’s 3-Part Contribution to Hurricane Recovery Effort -- Urges Vermonters to Contribute Nonperishable Items FRIDAY
August 31, 2005 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas: The State’s Role in Hurricane Katrina Recovery Efforts
August 30, 2005 - Governor Douglas Urges Vermonters Who Want to Help Hurricane Victims to Support American Red Cross
August 30, 2005 - Federal Officials Praise Douglas Administration for Winooski Redevelopment Project--Feds Ask Administration to Assist Other States
August 26, 2005 - Sharon Vietnam Memorial Visitor Center Opens September 5th
August 25, 2005 - Governor Announces “Back To School” Program to Promote Health Insurance Enrollment for Children
August 23, 2005 - Health Care Dialogue Moves Forward -- Governor’s Second Regional Forum Set for Northeast Kingdom
August 17, 2005 - Governor Douglas Partners with Ad Council to Promote Education -- Television Spots Debut in Vermont for Back-to-School
August 11, 2005 - Governor Moving Forward on Health Care Reform: Announces Public Input Process and Statewide Summit
August 10, 2005 - Governor Promotes Local Farmers’ Markets -- Declares Vermont Farmers’ Market Week in Vermont
August 4, 2005 - Governor Douglas Announces Recreation Trail Grants
August 2, 2005 - Governor Adopts Health Resources Allocation Plan for State -- Plan Aimed at Improving Health Care Quality and Lowering Costs
July 25, 2005 - Gov. Douglas and Former Tour De France Pro Cyclist to Challenge Fit and Healthy Kids at Catamount Family Center
July 20, 2005 - FIRST LADY ADVOCATES FOR INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAM
July 20, 2005 - Governor Announces Substance Abuse Prevention Grants
July 19, 2005 - Douglas and Northeastern Governors Urge Congress to Increase Home Heating Funds -- Governors Call for $3.4 Billion of Low Income Assistance
July 18, 2005 - Productive Annual Meeting of Nation’s Governors Concludes -- Governors Advance High School Reforms, Sign Graduation Rate Compact
July 14, 2005 - GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES $415,000 GRANT FOR VERMONT 2-1-1 INFO LINE
July 13, 2005 - GOVERNORS SEEK INPUT FROM TOP TEACHERS -- Governor Douglas’ NGA Committee to Focus on Bolstering Ranks of Highly Qualified Teachers
July 8, 2005 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in June
July 8, 2005 - Governor Douglas Appoints New Supreme Court Justice
July 7, 2005 - Governor Announces Appointments to Legislative Health Commission -- Urges Legislature to Make Process Equal & Objective
July 1, 2005 - Vermont Department of Labor is Created -- Merger of Employment and Training and Labor and Industry takes effect today
June 28, 2005 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Buy Local for July 4th Celebrations and Other Summer Events
June 28, 2005 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in April and May
June 25, 2005 - Governor Signs Agriculture Bills
June 23, 2005 - Regional Governors Announce Forum Recommendations for Sustaining Northern Forest & Reinvigorating Rural Economies
June 22, 2005 - Governor Visits Ethan Allen Plant to Sign Tax Credit Bill
June 22, 2005 - Governor Issues Veto Message for H. 524
June 21, 2005 -