Press Release Archives
The following are all press releases issued by the Office of the Governor.
October 27, 2009 - Governor Douglas Lauds Smart Grid Stimulus Grant of Almost $69 Million to Vermont Utilities
October 26, 2009 - Douglas Taps Transportation and Planning Expert to Lead State Efforts to Manage Champlain Bridge Closure
October 26, 2009 - NEW YORK GOVERNOR PATERSON AND VERMONT GOVERNOR DOUGLAS ANNOUNCE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY THE CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE CLOSURE
October 23, 2009 - Douglas Administration Addresses Wide-Range of Champlain Bridge Challenges
October 23, 2009 - Governor Douglas and South Korean Biotech Company Finalize Plan to Bring Hundreds of New Jobs to Vermont
October 21, 2009 - Governor Douglas and VHFA Applaud Treasury Action on Housing Finance Agency Assistance
October 20, 2009 - Governor Directs VTrans to Begin Planning for Additional Ferry Service in the Wake of The Champlain Bridge Closure
October 20, 2009 - Governor Douglas Establishes Health Care Cabinet
October 14, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces $3.9 Million in Public Transit Grants
October 14, 2009 - Governor Douglas and Treasurer Spaulding Announce Emergency Board Approval of $135 Million in Economic Development Bonding Authority
October 8, 2009 - Commonwealth Fund Ranks Vermont #1 in Health Care
October 7, 2009 - Governor Douglas Appoints Adam Howard to Lamoille -- 4 House Seat
October 2, 2009 - Governor Douglas Names New Commissioner of the Department of Housing, Economic and Community Development
September 18, 2009 - As NGA Chair, Governor Douglas Addresses the National Press Club on Health Reform
September 18, 2009 - Governor Douglas Awards $750,000 Grant for Major Renovation Project in Springfield
September 16, 2009 - Governor Joins HHS Secretary Sebelius at White House Announce National Medical Home Initiative Patterned on Vermont Blueprint for Health
September 16, 2009 - Governor Appoints Stephan Morse to State Board of Education
September 14, 2009 - Douglas Administration Seeks FY10 Compromise with VSEA to Prevent Reductions in Force
September 14, 2009 - Governor Douglas Appoints Chad Schmidt Bennington County Sheriff
September 11, 2009 - RGGI Auctions Turn One Year Old
September 10, 2009 - Governor Douglas Proclaims September "Morgan Horse Month"
September 9, 2009 - Governor Douglas’ Statement on the Passing of Harold J. Howrigan, Sr.
September 8, 2009 - Governor Announces $500,000 in Clean & Clear Grants
September 4, 2009 - Governor Announces 14 Climate Change Grants
September 2, 2009 - Governor Douglas Appoints Marc D. Brierre Rutland County State’s Attorney
September 2, 2009 - Governor Douglas Names Caroline Earle Commissioner of Human Resources
September 2, 2009 - Vermont’s Official Web Site Named Finalist for Best of the Web Award
August 31, 2009 - Governor Douglas to Visit France on an Agricultural Study Mission
August 31, 2009 - Governor Orders State Flags to Half Staff to Honor 2nd Lt. Joseph Fortin
August 20, 2009 - Governor Breaks Ground at First New Vermont Neighborhood
August 12, 2009 - Centennial contest winners get a ‘high five’ from Governor
August 12, 2009 - STATE PARKS GOING SOLAR, CREATING JOBS
August 10, 2009 - Governor Douglas to Lead Vermont Business Delegation to Asia
July 31, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces $1.7 Million In Downtown Tax Credits
July 30, 2009 - Opening Ceremony Held Today for Swanton Bridge and Pathway
July 25, 2009 - Governor Dedicates New Park Station in Jamaica State Park
July 24, 2009 - Governor Douglas Appoints Richard Westman Commissioner of Tax and Robert Ide Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
July 24, 2009 - Vermont and New Hampshire Governors, Congressional Delegations Seek Federal Aid for Ethan Allen Workers
July 23, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces 2009 Barn Preservation Grants
July 17, 2009 - Governor Douglas Joins Newly Formed NGA Sportsmen’s Caucus
July 17, 2009 - Christopher L. Dutton, Former CEO of Green Mountain Power Named Chair of the Vermont Telecommunications Authority
July 13, 2009 - Governor Douglas Targets $10 million in Stimulus Funding for Municipal Paving, Transportation Enhancements and Bridge Repair
July 11, 2009 - Governor Douglas Welcomes Dignitaries to Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration
July 9, 2009 - Governor Douglas and Top Obama Administration Officials to Lead H1N1 Flu Preparedness Summit
July 7, 2009 - Governor Douglas to Attend Quadricentennial Celebrations at the Burlington International Waterfront Festival
July 7, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces More than $3 Million in Grants for Economic Development, Housing Projects
July 1, 2009 - Statement of Governor Jim Douglas on Plasan North America of Bennington Contract Award
June 30, 2009 - Governor Douglas Ranked in Top Ten “Green Governors”
June 29, 2009 - Governor Awards Second Round of Climate Change Grants
June 19, 2009 - Governor Douglas Proclaims Saturday, June 20, 2009 Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Vermont
June 18, 2009 - Governor Douglas Signs Clean Water Day Proclamation
June 18, 2009 - Governor Douglas Speaks at Investment Protection Forum
June 18, 2009 - Governor Applauds Springfield’s Wood Warms Program
June 17, 2009 - State to Sell Thayer School Building to Group for Development
June 16, 2009 - Governor Douglas Welcomes Connecticut Company to Vermont
June 15, 2009 - Governor Douglas and Vermont’s Congressional Delegation Urge Vice President Biden to Expedite ARRA Broadband and SmartGrid Funding
June 15, 2009 - Governor Douglas Co-Hosts Education Symposium
June 1, 2009 - Governor James H. Douglas Issues Veto of Fiscal 2010 Budget
May 27, 2009 - Governor Signs Capital Construction Bill into Law
May 27, 2009 - Governor Douglas Signs Legislation to Build on Vermont’s Lead in the Captive Insurance Industry
May 27, 2009 - Legislature’s Tax Plan Impacts Vermont Seniors
May 27, 2009 - Governor Signs Bill to Encourage Biomass Energy Production
May 26, 2009 - Governor Announces Grant to Pursue New Integrated Care Approach Under Medicaid and Medicare
May 22, 2009 - Governor Douglas Vetoes H.436 – Decommissioning Bill
May 20, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces Historic Sites Opening
May 14, 2009 - Governor Douglas Attends Grand Opening of Historic New Facility for Bennington Adult Day Program
May 13, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces Workforce Safety Awards
May 12, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces Recreation Trails Grants
May 11, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces Summer Youth Employment Grants
May 5, 2009 - Governor Douglas Signs Bill to Create New Opportunities for Vermont’s Emerging Wine and Spirits Industries
April 30, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces $2.75 Million in Community Enhancement Grants with Emphasis on Bike/Ped Projects
April 29, 2009 - Governor Douglas Calls for Implementation of State of Vermont Strategic National Stockpile Plan
April 29, 2009 - Governor Douglas Meets with Federal Substance Abuse Director
April 28, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces Exciting New Partnerships at Invention to Venture Conference
April 27, 2009 - Governor Douglas Kicks off 2009 Paving Season in Rockingham
April 20, 2009 - Governor Recognizes Environmental Leaders at State House Ceremony
April 20, 2009 - Census Workers to Verify Addresses in Vermont
April 17, 2009 - Governor Jim Douglas Joins U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood to Announces $6.2 Million in ARRA Funds for Edward F. Knapp State Airport
April 14, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces $20 Million in Economic Recovery Funds
April 9, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces Homeland Security Grants
April 9, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces $300,000 in Brownfield Grants
April 2, 2009 - ‘Check Out the Parks’ Lets you Borrow a Day Outside
April 1, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces $2.7 Million in Recovery Funds for Community Health Centers
March 30, 2009 - Governor Proposes Education Funding Plan to Curb Property Taxes
March 30, 2009 - Governor Douglas to Accept Federal Unemployment Insurance Funds
March 27, 2009 - Governor announces new partnership with Sugarmakers and kicks off Maple Open House Weekend
March 25, 2009 - Statement of Governor James H. Douglas Regarding Same-Sex Marriage
March 20, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces $188,000 in Climate Change Grants
March 17, 2009 - Governor Douglas Hosts Regional White House Forum on Health Reform
March 13, 2009 - Vermont Quarter to get a Makeover
March 10, 2009 - Governor Douglas Presents $42,000 Check to Vermont Foodbank
March 6, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces Winooski Grant Award
March 4, 2009 - Governor Douglas will Host Regional Forum on Health Reform
March 4, 2009 - Governor Douglas Signs S.13 into Law
March 4, 2009 - Governor Douglas Launches “Road to Recovery” Tour
March 2, 2009 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in February
March 2, 2009 - Governor Announces New Office of Economic Stimulus & Recovery
February 26, 2009 - Leahy And Douglas Set March 6th Conference - To Ramp Up Vermont’s Readiness - To Invest Stimulus Bill’s Resources - In Strengthening State’s Economy
February 20, 2009 - Additional Unemployment Benefits Available
February 20, 2009 - GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES LARGEST DECREASE IN WORKERS COMPENSATION RATES SINCE 1997
February 19, 2009 - Governor addresses permit reform at weekly press conference
February 19, 2009 - THE 100TH VERMONT CORRECTIONAL ACADEMY GRADUATION,February 20th, 2009
February 12, 2009 - Governor Announces LifeBridge Free Life Insurance Program
February 9, 2009 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in January
February 5, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces Lincoln Proclamation
February 4, 2009 - Governor Douglas to Attend Signing of Children’s Health Insurance Bill in Washington
February 4, 2009 - Governor Douglas Unveils Task Force to Study the Consolidation of the State’s Public Higher Education Systems
February 2, 2009 - Governor Douglas meets with President Obama and Vermont’s Congressional Delegation
January 29, 2009 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in October, November and December
January 29, 2009 - Gov. Douglas Announces $438,000 In Grants For Planning Projects
January 26, 2009 - Governor Douglas’s Statement on President Obama’s Emissions Control Policy
January 26, 2009 - Douglas Administration Convenes Economic Response Team
January 14, 2009 - FEMA Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for Vermont
January 14, 2009 - Governor Douglas Announces Vermont Federal Recovery Office
January 2, 2009 - Governor Unveils New Name for the Food Stamp Program; Kicks Off Implementation of New Eligibility Criteria
December 31, 2008 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS JOINS VIRGIN HEALTHMILES’ CAPITOL STEPS CHALLENGE TO TACKLE OBESITY
December 31, 2008 - Sign-up Opens for 2009 Wood Warms Firewood Lots
December 29, 2008 - Governor Douglas visits southern communities impacted by ice storm
December 17, 2008 - Governor Douglas & Staff Volunteer at Foodbank
December 16, 2008 - Governor Douglas Announces $1.6 Million in Grant Awards -- Five Communities To Receive Funds For Housing, Economic Development Projects
December 15, 2008 - Governor Issues Emergency Disaster Declaration for Ice Storm Damage
December 12, 2008 - Budget Rescission to be Released Monday Morning -- Details available on December 15, 2008 at 10:00 AM
December 11, 2008 - Governor Douglas Makes Case for States -- Testifies on need for state-federal partnerships and federal financial assistance
November 20, 2008 - Governor announces Climate Change Grant Program -- Funds will help towns reduce energy use, save money and promote green jobs
October 28, 2008 - USDA DESIGNATES ALL COUNTIES FOR DISASTER RELIEF
October 28, 2008 - Governor Calls on Congress to Pass Economic Recovery Package That Includes Additional Funding for Medicaid, Infrastructure Investment
October 23, 2008 - State of Vermont Fuel Assistance Program Expands -- Program will provide help to more Vermont Elders, People with Disabilities
October 22, 2008 - Governor Announces Fuel Assistance Program Expansion
October 21, 2008 - Governor Douglas Announces Software Development Initiative
October 16, 2008 - Governor Details Safe Communities Legislation for Senate Committee
October 16, 2008 - Moose season opens Saturday -- Governor Douglas to attend weigh-in in NEK
October 14, 2008 - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Legislature Highlight Vermont HomeShare at Williston Residence;
October 6, 2008 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in August and September
October 3, 2008 - Premier Charest and Governor Douglas Announce Details of Oct. 6th Meeting -- Focus on Economic Growth and Environmental Protection
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 15, 2008 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in March and April
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 - Governor Signs FY 2006 Budget -- Also Expresses Concern With Last-Minute Early Education Provision
June 20, 2005 - Governor Douglas Launches Work Zone Safety Awareness Campaign -- “It’s Everyone’s Job”
June 18, 2005 - Governor Opens New Handicapped Accessible Trail at Mount Independence State Historic Site
June 17, 2005 - Governor Signs Professional Firefighter Protection Act of 2005 -- Also Signs Fire-Safe Cigarette Bill
June 16, 2005 - Governor Signs Comprehensive Corrections Reforms Into Law -- Bipartisan Bill Among the Governor’s Top Priorities
June 15, 2005 - July 4th Events to Celebrate President Calvin Coolidge
June 14, 2005 - Governor Douglas, Lt. Governor Dubie & General Rainville Present Medals to Veterans at Flag Day Ceremony
June 14, 2005 - Governor Appoints Hinesburg Student to State Board of Education
June 13, 2005 - Governor Douglas and Federal Officials Announce New Long Term Care Program for Elderly and Disabled
June 12, 2005 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS TO NARRATE “WOLF TRACKS” AT SUMMER CONCERT FOR NON-PROFIT PROJECT HARMONY
June 9, 2005 - Governor Calls Special Session to Pass Budget
May 25, 2005 - Downtown Brattleboro and Villages of Brookfield and West Fairlee Recognized by the Downtown Development Board
May 24, 2005 - Governor Presents Environmental Health Awards to 15 Schools
May 20, 2005 - VERMONT STATE HISTORIC SITES OPEN FOR SEASON
May 20, 2005 - Beef Business Booming for Vermont Producers
May 17, 2005 - Governor Douglas Urges Students to Participate in National Effort to Redesign America’s High Schools
May 16, 2005 - Vermont Leads Nation in Reducing Toxic Releases
May 13, 2005 - Official Statement of Governor Douglas on the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) List
May 11, 2005 - State Officials Anticipating Good Summer Travel Season -- Governor Kicks Off Tourism Week
May 11, 2005 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS SIGNS CARBON MONOXIDE BILL
May 3, 2005 - Governor Douglas Signs Bill to Reduce Mercury Pollution
May 2, 2005 - Rep. Krawczyk Appointed Chair of Veterans Advisory Council--Acinapura Chairs Parole Board
May 2, 2005 - Governor Showcases Renewable Energy Production on State-Owned Lands -- Alburg Site Reduces Pollution and Saves Taxpayer Money
April 30, 2005 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas on Ending the 2006 Speculation & Returning the Focus to Priorities
April 28, 2005 - Governor Douglas Declares May 2-May 6 Way to Go Week -- Encourages Vermonters to Use Transportation Alternatives for Health & Environment
April 27, 2005 - Governor Responds to Sen. Clinton’s Support for IP Tire Burn
April 25, 2005 - Governor Announces 2005 Historic Preservation Barn Grants -- Program Helps Support Vermont’s Agricultural Past, and Present
April 25, 2005 - Downtown Development Board Announces Village and Downtown Awards
April 22, 2005 - Governor Announces Clean and Clear Water Grants
April 22, 2005 - GOVERNOR JOINS STUDENTS FOR MUSICAL EARTH DAY EVENT -- Event part of public education program
April 22, 2005 - Governor Douglas Announces Leadership Team for New Department of Labor -- Departments of Labor and Industry & Employment and Training Merge
April 21, 2005 - Governor Promotes Fit & Healthy Kids Daylight Savings Challenge -- Participants Exercise with Gold Medal Snowboarder Ross Powers & Governor
April 20, 2005 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in March
April 20, 2005 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas on Senator Jeffords Announcement Not to Seek Reelection
April 19, 2005 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS -- ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
April 19, 2005 - Governor Receives Heart Healthy Survey from ‘Run Girl Run’ Program & Enjoys Post-Lunch Power Walk
April 18, 2005 - Health Care Fact Sheet: H.524…Do the Math
April 18, 2005 - Governor Rewards Vermont Kids For Physical Activity
April 16, 2005 - Op-Ed: Balancing Affordable Health Care and Affordable Taxes, By Commissioner Tom Pelham
April 15, 2005 - Governor Douglas Highlights Community Development Efforts
April 13, 2005 - Governor Douglas Praises Record Per Capita Income Growth in 2004 -- Urges Young Vermonters to Hone Financial Skills
April 11, 2005 - Vermont Stormwater Research Leads the Nation
April 8, 2005 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas On House Democrats’ Health Care Bill
April 7, 2005 - Governor Announces Dairy Industry Task Force
April 5, 2005 - Governor Douglas and House Republicans Join Together in Call for Omnibus Public Safety Bill
March 31, 2005 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Confront Alcohol Abuse
March 25, 2005 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas on the House Democrats’ Single Payer, Government Run, Taxpayer Financed Health Care Plan
March 25, 2005 - Governor Douglas Celebrates ‘Recovery Day’ in Vermont -- Urges Legislature to Fully Fund DETER Program
March 24, 2005 - Governor Announces Second Annual Daylight Savings Challenge -- Program Promotes Fit and Healthy Kids
March 24, 2005 - Vermonters Get a Chance to Question International Paper
March 18, 2005 - Governor Celebrates Maple Fest Open House Weekend
March 16, 2005 - Governor Presents First Workplace Safety Awards
March 14, 2005 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in January & February
March 11, 2005 - Governor Creates Healthy Aging Commission -- Commission will work to contain health care costs and improve lives of elders
March 10, 2005 - Governor Douglas Honors Children’s Miracle Network Champion
March 4, 2005 - Governor Announces Historic Preservation Grants
March 3, 2005 - Governor Announces New Brownfields Initiative -- Effort Reduces Sprawl, Preserves Green Space, and Protects Environment
February 28, 2005 - HIGH SCHOOL REFORM, MEDICAID TOP GOVERNOR DOUGLAS' NGA AGENDA -- GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OFFERS RADIO ACTUALITIES ON EDUCATION SUMMIT AND MEDICAID
February 27, 2005 - Governor Douglas Holds Media Briefing on Innovative Medicaid Reform Proposal
February 26, 2005 - First Lady Dorothy Douglas Assembles Care Packages for Troops
February 24, 2005 - Governor Praises New Natural Resources Board
February 23, 2005 - HIGH SCHOOL REFORM, MEDICAID TOP GOVERNOR’S NGA AGENDA -- Nation’s Governors Convene This Week in Washington for Education Summit, NGA Winter Meeting
February 22, 2005 - Governor Appoints James Volz Public Service Board Chairman
February 22, 2005 - Governor Orders State Flags to Half Staff to Honor Senator Canns
February 17, 2005 - Governor Signs Reimportation Legislation -- Continues to Urge Legislature to Move on to Health Insurance Reform
February 17, 2005 - Governor Appoints New State Board of Education Member
February 16, 2005 - Gov. Douglas Urges Eligible Vermonters to Apply for Federal Tax Credits
February 14, 2005 - Governor Signs Additional Property Tax Reduction Into Law -- Urges Legislature to Return $5 Million More to Property Taxpayers
February 14, 2005 - Governor Douglas Hosts Third Economic Security Forum in White River Junction Area
February 10, 2005 - Governor Will Sign Reimportation Legislation -- Urges Legislature to Move on to More Meaningful Reform
February 9, 2005 - Governor’s Inaugural Ball Raises $20,000 for Military Families Fund -- Nearly 700 lbs of food collected for Vermont Foodbank
February 3, 2005 - Governor Douglas Urges Employers That Promote Employee Health to Apply for Workplace Wellness Awards
February 1, 2005 - Governor Announces Fit & Healthy Kids Stretch Your Limits Challenge
February 1, 2005 - Official Statement: Governor Calls for Expeditious Closing of State Hospital
January 27, 2005 - New Study Results Show Visitor Spending Impact On Vermont Economy
January 26, 2005 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in December
January 25, 2005 - Governor Announces Community Substance Abuse Prevention Grants
January 20, 2005 - Governor Set to Launch Economic Security Forums
January 19, 2005 - Governor's 2005 Budget Address
January 14, 2005 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS AWARDS OVER $3.5M TO IMPROVE FIFTEEN VERMONT COMMUNITIES
January 13, 2005 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in December
January 12, 2005 - Governor: Tom Torti to Become Secretary of Natural Resources
January 11, 2005 - Official Statement of Governor James Douglas on the Proposed Termination of the Guard and Reserve Two-Year Rule
January 11, 2005 - Governor Supports Call for Quick Congressional Reauthorization of Transportation Funding
January 6, 2005 - Governor Douglas Delivers Second Inaugural Address -- “A Common Purpose”
December 22, 2004 - Governor’s Commission on Commercial Wind Energy Regulatory Policy Releases Final Report
December 20, 2004 - Governor Announces Second Inaugural Ball -- Event to Benefit the VT Military Family Assistance Fund & the Vermont Foodbank
December 20, 2004 - Douglas Administration Announces First Phase of Overcrowding Reforms
December 20, 2004 - Governor Douglas Honors AP State Scholars
December 15, 2004 - More Vermonters Eligible for Flu Shots -- Healthy Adults age 65+, Healthy Children up to age 2, Caregivers Added
December 15, 2004 - Governor Launches Website for Clean & Clear Action Plan
December 14, 2004 - Governor Announces Nearly $4 Million for Community Enhancement Projects
December 9, 2004 - Governor Douglas Praises Kentucky Governor for Joining Rx Purchasing Pool
December 6, 2004 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in November
December 2, 2004 - GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES RED SOX TROPHY TOUR -- Trophy to make stops in Essex Junction, Burlington and White River Junction
December 1, 2004 - Governor Douglas Proposes $15.6 Million in Property Tax Reductions -- Two Year Savings from Act 68 Would Exceed $41 Million
December 1, 2004 - Collins Appointed Commissioner of Labor and Industry
November 29, 2004 - Bertrand Appointed to Governor’s Senior Staff
November 29, 2004 - Vermont’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest in the Nation
November 24, 2004 - Governor's Thanksgiving Statement
November 23, 2004 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in September and October
November 19, 2004 - Governor Douglas Announces $200,000 in State Broadband Grants
November 18, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Orders Lighting of Bennington Monument to Honor National Guard
November 16, 2004 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas Regarding Adequate Yearly Progress Determinations
November 16, 2004 - Governors Urge Congress to Extend MILC Program
November 12, 2004 - $788,976 in State Grants Awarded to Community Planning Projects that Promote Smart Growth
November 10, 2004 - Governor Douglas Appoints Reiber Chief Justice
November 10, 2004 - Governor Announces Plan to Merge Departments to Form New Department of Labor -- Ginevan to Retire, McDonald to Head DET & Merger Effort, Terrill will Move to AOT
November 9, 2004 - Feds Hold Vermont’s Rx Programs Harmless from Medicare Drug Benefit Changes
November 9, 2004 - Secretary of Natural Resources to Step Down
October 28, 2004 - Governor Douglas Declares Saturday ‘Red Sox Nation Victory Day’ In Vermont -- Urges Vermonters to Celebrate Accordingly
October 27, 2004 - Governor & Representative Bob Wood Join Verizon to Announce Plan to Expand Broadband Access
October 26, 2004 - $175,000 Awarded to Three Downtown Projects -- & $25,000 Tax Credit to St. Johnsbury
October 22, 2004 - Vermont’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Third Lowest in the Nation
October 21, 2004 - Governor Urges Feds to Authorize Importation of 1.2 Million Doses of Flu Vaccine from Quebec
October 13, 2004 - Governor Douglas Announces National Pilot Program to Increase Employment of People with Disabilities
October 8, 2004 - Governor Douglas: Western Leg of Bypass Will Open Tuesday...Ahead of Schedule -- Announces Official Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony
October 7, 2004 - State and Health Care Agencies Working Together on Flu Vaccine Shortage
October 2, 2004 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Take Advantage of Computer Sales Tax Holiday October 9-11
October 1, 2004 - Governor Proposes New Higher Education Savings Plan for State Employees
October 1, 2004 - Governor Announces Fit & Healthy Kids Challenge: Fall Back Into Fun, Food & Fitness
October 1, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Launches New Sex Offender Registry
September 30, 2004 - Governor Offers Health Insurance Premium Holiday to State Employees -- Wellness and Chronic Care Programs Help Reduce Health Care Costs
September 27, 2004 - VT RECEIVES ENERGY GRANTS TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION AND BIODIESEL
September 27, 2004 - Governor Extends Pay and Health Care Benefits for State Employees Deployed with Guard or Reserve
September 24, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Tours Renewable Energy Projects To Highlight Nearly $1 Million Invested in Individual Projects
September 24, 2004 - The Big E Celebrates Vermont: Governor Douglas to Kick-Off Vermont Day
September 22, 2004 - VERMONT ECLIPSES 700 LICENSE MARK FOR CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES -- Brisk Pace Continues for 2004
September 22, 2004 - Governor Douglas Announces New Rx Drug Pool for Vermont
September 21, 2004 - Governor Douglas Announces Healthy Aging Initiative
September 20, 2004 - Governor Douglas Announces College Internship Program
September 20, 2004 - Governor and Housing Agencies Announce Transitional Housing Project in Rutland
September 14, 2004 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in August
September 14, 2004 - Governor Douglas Details Health Care Reform Plan
September 9, 2004 - Douglas Welcomes Minnesota & Hawaii to Rx Purchasing Pool
September 9, 2004 - State Launches Statewide Oral Health Ad Campaign
September 9, 2004 - Governor Requests Immediate Federal Aid for Severe Flooding
September 9, 2004 - Governor Encourages Colchester Children to be Fit and Healthy
September 8, 2004 - State Offers Location for New Victims Memorial Garden
September 2, 2004 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in June and July
September 1, 2004 - Gov. Joins Advocates and Surviving Family Members to Promote Suicide Awareness & Prevention
September 1, 2004 - Governor Announces “Back To School” Program to Promote Dr. Dynasaur Health Insurance Enrollment for Children
August 31, 2004 - Governor Announces First Clean and Clear Water Plan Grants
August 30, 2004 - Governor Signs Executive Order Creating Governance Board for Statewide Building Bright Futures Early Care and Education Plan
August 26, 2004 - Governor’s Commission on Overcrowding Issues Report
August 25, 2004 - Governor Announces Two District Court Appointments
August 24, 2004 - Governor Announces New AMBER Alert Notification System -- New Notification System Uses All VT Lottery Terminals and Tickets
August 19, 2004 - Vermont Files Suit Against FDA Over Drug Reimportation
August 19, 2004 - Governor Promotes Water Quality Improvement Efforts -- Encourages Vermonters to Help Fight Invasive Species
August 17, 2004 - Governor Announces Substance Abuse Prevention Grants -- Experienced Prevention Coalitions to Mentor New Coalitions
August 16, 2004 - Governor Appoints Bennington Student to State Board of Education
August 10, 2004 - Governor & Attorney General to Sue FDA Over Drug Reimportation
August 4, 2004 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Take Advantage of Computer Sales Tax Holiday August 7-9
August 3, 2004 - Premier Charest and Governor Douglas Review Progress on Agreements and Shared Concerns
July 29, 2004 - Governor Douglas Announces ‘Operation Red Clover’ to Improve Public Health Emergency Response
July 15, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Heads to National Governors Meeting -- Health Care Reform and Long Term Care for Seniors Tops the Agenda
July 6, 2004 - Vermont Continues Long-Term Health Care Improvements for Seniors -- Is 1 of 8 States Chosen for National Policy Academy
July 1, 2004 - Governor Douglas Hosts Economic and Cultural Exchange Meeting With President of Russian Republic of Karelia
June 28, 2004 - Black River Produce Wins State Support to Purchase Former Idlenot Facility in Springfield
June 25, 2004 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in May
June 22, 2004 - Governor Appoints Washington County Sheriff
June 21, 2004 - Governor Douglas Announces More Than 2,200 Small Business Jobs Created by SBDC Clients in 2003 -- Jobs Create $62 Million in Personal Income
June 16, 2004 - Vermont Announces New Child Care Provider Recognition System
June 15, 2004 - Governor Announces EPA Brownfields Assessment Grants
June 14, 2004 - Governor Presents Vermont Service Medals to Veterans
June 9, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Declares Day of Remembrance for President Reagan -- Governor to Attend Funeral Service
June 8, 2004 - Governor Signs Bill to Strengthen Sex Offender Laws
June 5, 2004 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas on the Passing of President Ronald W. Reagan
June 1, 2004 - Governor Signs Fire Service Reforms Into Law -- Measure Creates Division of Fire Safety & Improves Coordination
May 27, 2004 - Governor Signs Storm Water Management Bill
May 21, 2004 - One of the State’s Most Successful Legislative Bienniums Adjourns -- Governor Praises Legislature for Bipartisan Support of His Agenda
May 20, 2004 - CANADIAN GOVERNMENT TO HONOR GOVERNOR DOUGLAS
May 19, 2004 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in March and April
May 18, 2004 - Governor Signs Bullying Prevention Bill Into Law
May 13, 2004 - Governor Signs Landmark Permit Reform Bill -- Law Removes a Chief Obstacle to Job Creation
May 10, 2004 - Governor Honors Nurses at National Nurses' Week Kick Off
May 10, 2004 - Vermont Begins Quadricentennial Preparations
May 5, 2004 - Douglas: NRC to Conduct Enhanced Independent Assessment
April 29, 2004 - Governor Honors VT Students for Winning NASA Competition
April 29, 2004 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS DECLARES MAY 3-7 WAY TO GO WEEK
April 28, 2004 - Governor Calls on House to Pass Stronger Sex Offender Laws
April 26, 2004 - City of St Albans Awarded Downtown Designation
April 22, 2004 - DOUGLAS: Groundbreaking Rx Drug Pool Approved
April 18, 2004 - Governor Douglas Praises Hawaii Governor for Joining Rx Purchasing Pool --Hawaii’s Participation Will Help Lower Costs for Vermonters
April 13, 2004 - Governor Honors Public Safety Telecommunications Specialists & Tours Public Safety Answering Point Facility
April 13, 2004 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS ANNOUNCES FIRST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS AND $1.5 MILLION FOR VT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
April 12, 2004 - GOVERNORS DOUGLAS & SALMON CELEBRATE VHFA’S 30th ANNIVERSARY
April 10, 2004 - Governor Joins Young Vermonters for Some Fishin' -- Celebrates Tradition of Angling on Opening Day of Trout Season
April 8, 2004 - Governor Visits Georgia School to Promote Fit & Healthy Kids
April 8, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Wants Tougher Mercury Regulations--Urges EPA to Dump Proposed Rule Changes
April 8, 2004 - Governor Douglas Highlights Community Development Efforts and the 30th Anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program
April 5, 2004 - GOVERNOR: TAKE THE FAMILY FISHING THIS SPRING
March 31, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Highlights Need for Fair and Affordable Housing
March 31, 2004 - Governor Announces Daylight Savings Challenge -- Program Promotes Fit and Healthy Kids
March 30, 2004 - GOVERNOR: U.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATION INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR PRAISES VT TEACHER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
March 29, 2004 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS SAYS $19 MILLION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AWARDS ON THE WAY TO VERMONT’S FIRST RESPONDERS
March 25, 2004 - Governor to Participate in Foodbank’s Moonlighting in Vermont Show -- Gov. Asks Young Vermonters to Recommend Poem
March 25, 2004 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS ISSUES DRAFT OF VERMONT TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAN & URGES PUBLIC COMMENT
March 22, 2004 - Governor Joins Effort to End Predatory Lending
March 19, 2004 - MEDIA ADVISORY: GOV. DOUGLAS & VT RESPONSIBLE LENDING INITIATIVE TO LAUNCH CONSUMER EDUCATION DRIVE AGAINST ABUSIVE LENDING
March 18, 2004 - Governor Douglas Encourages Vermonters to Visit New Vermont History Museum -- Grand Opening Saturday, March 20, 10:00 a.m.
March 16, 2004 - STATE RECEIVES HONORABLE MENTION IN REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMPETITION
March 15, 2004 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in February
March 12, 2004 - Official Statement
March 11, 2004 - DOUGLAS: Rx Drug Pool Moving Forward -- Sec. Thompson Orders CMS to ‘get to an approval’
March 9, 2004 - VT Economy Recovering Faster than Rest of Nation
March 9, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Hosts Head of U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Innovation and Improvement
March 8, 2004 - Governor Announces Rural Cable Line Extension Agreement: Adelphia will extend lines to estimated 20,000 rural homes
March 8, 2004 - ADVISORY: Gov. Douglas to Host Head of U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Innovation and Improvement
March 5, 2004 - Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie Launches Highway Safety Initiative
March 5, 2004 - Governor Douglas Appoints Water Resources Board Chair
March 3, 2004 - Governor Announces Appointment of District Court Judge
March 3, 2004 - Governor Brings Legislative Priorities to Bennington County
March 2, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Announces Funding for Programs to Help Vermonters with Disabilities: Programs will help disabled work and receive health coverage
February 29, 2004 - Governor Takes Legislative Priorities on the Road: Focus on Job Creation and Health Care Reform Packages
February 20, 2004 - House Commerce Committee Endorses Governor’s Workers’ Compensation Reforms
February 19, 2004 - Gov. Douglas: VT Will Have Meaningful Permit Reform This Year
February 18, 2004 - Governor Douglas Honors VA Medical and Regional Office Center for Performance Excellence
February 18, 2004 - Gov. Douglas Announces Public Meetings to Discuss Wind Energy Generation on State Land: Governor: Reaching a decision will not be easy… process must begin with an open dialogue
February 17, 2004 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in January
February 17, 2004 - Governor Douglas Praises New Hampshire Governor for Joining Rx Purchasing Pool: NH Participation Will Help Lower Costs for Vermonters
February 17, 2004 - Governor Signs Act 68 Improvements & Additional Property Tax Reduction Into Law
February 5, 2004 - GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES HIGHER ED. PARTNERSHIP TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT
February 5, 2004 - Governor Announces Major Federal Loan for Winooski Downtown Revitalization - Administration’s Guarantee Was Critical
February 4, 2004 - Governor Urges Vermonters to Enroll in College Investment Plan: State Tax Credit Offers New Incentive
February 3, 2004 - Governor Douglas Urges Legislators to Resolve Permit Reform This Week
February 3, 2004 - Advisory: Governor Douglas to Urge Vermonters to Enroll in College Investment Plan--State Tax Credit Offers New Incentive
February 2, 2004 - Governor Honors Island Pond Woodworkers’ for First Year of Operation
January 27, 2004 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS PRAISES USDA FOR FUNDS TO CLEAN LAKE CHAMPLAIN
January 27, 2004 - Governor Awards Vermont Businesses for Promoting Fitness and Wellness in the Workplace
January 20, 2004 - OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER VERMONT: BUDGET ADDRESS 2004
January 15, 2004 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas: ENERGY CONSERVATION DUE TO EXTREME COLD
January 15, 2004 - Governor Honors AARP Grandparent Essay Contest Winners at Vermont Statehouse
January 15, 2004 - Governor Douglas Proclaims January Vermont Mentoring Month
January 14, 2004 - House Natural Resources Committee Endorses Governor’s Clean & Clear Water Action Plan
January 13, 2004 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in December
January 12, 2004 - Governor Announces $1.8 Million for Community Enhancement Projects
January 6, 2004 - GOVERNOR'S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
January 5, 2004 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION FOR VT COMMUNITY PROJECTS
December 19, 2003 - Governor Announces Grant to Help Keep Hancock Mill Open: Saves 60 Jobs
December 18, 2003 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in November
December 18, 2003 - Governor Announces Funds for Teacher Diversity Program
December 17, 2003 - Governor Douglas Breaks Ground on Circ. Highway: Ceremony Represents Commitment to Job Creation
December 15, 2003 - Advisory: Governor Set to Break Ground on Next Segment of Circ. Highway
December 12, 2003 - Governor Douglas Makes Advanced Technology Grant to the Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro
December 11, 2003 - Governor Extends Benefit Agreement for State Employees Deployed with Guard or Reserve
December 11, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Petitions FDA to Approve Reimportation of Lower Cost Prescription Drugs: Says Vermont Can Serve as National Model
December 10, 2003 - Mrs. Douglas Helps Launch American Heart Association “Leading Ladies Go Red for Women” Campaign to Draw Attention to Heart Disease—The No. 1 Killer of VT Women
December 9, 2003 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas: Nomination of Peter W. Hall to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
December 3, 2003 - First Lady Launches Read for 2004 Initiative to Encourage Young Vermonters to Read More in 2004
December 1, 2003 - Governor Announces 2nd Major Job Creation & Economic Growth Plan
November 26, 2003 - Governor Awards Nearly Half-Million Dollars to 15 Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions
November 26, 2003 - Douglas Introduces Three-Part Strategy for Drug Reimportation: Will Launch Website to Track Progress and Provide Reimportation Information
November 24, 2003 - Governor Announces Interagency Council to Reduce & Eliminate Chronic Homelessness
November 18, 2003 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in October
November 17, 2003 - Governor Launches Fit & Healthy Kids Initiative
November 14, 2003 - Sen. Doyle Celebrates Important Public Affairs Show Milestone
November 14, 2003 - Governor Declares November Adoption Awareness Month
November 13, 2003 - Governor: Test Scores Show Improvement…More Must be Done
November 13, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Announces Property Tax Rate Cut
November 12, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces New Substance Abuse Prevention Film--Heroin: The Road of Addiction
November 11, 2003 - Governor Douglas Honors Gold Star Mothers on Veterans’ Day
November 10, 2003 - Governor Douglas Honors Vermont’s Veterans
November 10, 2003 - Governor Douglas Promotes Cultural & Economic Value of Hunting
November 7, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces $142,000 in Community Development Awards
November 5, 2003 - Governor Douglas and First Lady Dorothy Douglas Tour Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit
November 5, 2003 - Governor & First Lady Promote Wellness & Annual Flu Shots
November 3, 2003 - GOVERNOR DOUGLAS AND FIRST LADY DOROTHY DOUGLAS TO TOUR THE NEO-NATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT FAHC
November 3, 2003 - AmeriCorps Helps Vermont Veterans
October 31, 2003 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in September
October 31, 2003 - Governor Douglas Honors Departing Commissioner of Education Dave Larsen
October 30, 2003 - Multi-State Medicaid Pooling Program Generates Significant Cost Savings for Michigan and Vermont
October 24, 2003 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas: International Paper
October 23, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces Economic Growth Center Initiative
October 21, 2003 - Governor Douglas Honors the Vermont Lead Safety Project
October 21, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces United Nations Day
October 20, 2003 - Governor Douglas to Honor the Vermont Lead Safety Project
October 17, 2003 - Captive Licensing Activity Remains Brisk
October 16, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces $2.5 Million Federal Grant to Find Job & Higher Education Opportunities for Young People with Disabilities
October 14, 2003 - Governor Douglas to Announce Results of 2003 Youth Risk Behavior Survey
October 14, 2003 - An Apple a Day... an Ounce of Prevention... Governor Pitches Wellness Promotes Clinics for State Employees
October 7, 2003 - Governor Douglas Signs Disaster Aid Agreement
October 3, 2003 - Governor Douglas Launches Fire Prevention Week
October 3, 2003 - Governor Encourages More After School Activities
October 2, 2003 - It Takes a Village to Change a Light Bulb
September 30, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces Clean & Clear Water Action Plan
September 30, 2003 - Freeman Foundation funds third year of incentive grants for Vermont public libraries
September 29, 2003 - Vermont State Board of Education Appoints New Commissioner
September 26, 2003 - Douglas Announces Plan to Save Nine DET Jobs &
Help Vermonters Move from Welfare to Work
September 25, 2003 - Missisquoi Bay Bridge Gets Permit
September 25, 2003 - Governor Douglas Launches New Employer Recruitment Campaign
September 24, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces Telecom Advisory Council Chaired by Former Gov. Tom Salmon
September 23, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Announces Federal Bonus for Welfare to Work Program
September 16, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces 3-Part Clean Air Action Plan
September 16, 2003 - Governor Announces Supreme Court Appointment
September 16, 2003 - Governor Announces Health Insurance Premium Holiday for State Employees: Changes to State Plans Save Money
September 12, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Announces Presidential Declaration: Clears the Way for Federal Money for Storm Damage Recovery
September 11, 2003 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas: IBM Announcement of Multi-Year Agreement with Intersil Corporation
September 11, 2003 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas: Second Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
September 10, 2003 - Governor Getting More Mileage Out of Paving Money
September 9, 2003 - Governor Douglas Praises USDA for Funds to Clean Lake Champlain: Says Stronger Federal Commitment Needed
September 9, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Elected Chairman of New England Governors
September 5, 2003 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made in July and August
September 4, 2003 - Governor Douglas to Heroin Dealers: “…Stay Out of Vermont!” Announces New Undercover Enforcement Unit
September 3, 2003 - Governor Uses Federal Survey as Impetus for State Hospital Improvements
September 3, 2003 - Governor Douglas And Agriculture Secretary To Tour South Hero Agricultural Operations
August 27, 2003 - Agency Of Agriculture Taps David Lane As New Deputy Secretary For Agricultural Development
August 21, 2003 - Recently Laid off IBM Workers Qualify for Trade Act Assistance
August 21, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Appoints Tom Pelham as Tax Commissioner
August 20, 2003 - Governor Douglas Sends Letter to President Requesting Disaster Area Declaration for Severely Damaged Counties
August 18, 2003 - Official Statement of Governor James H. Douglas: IBM
August 15, 2003 - Gov. Announces Backing for Winooski Downtown Revitalization
August 14, 2003 - Governor Asks EPA to Wade into Storm Water Review
August 12, 2003 - Governor Announces Intermodal Transportation Council
August 9, 2003 - Governor Douglas to Inspect Flood and Wind Damaged Areas
July 29, 2003 - Governor Announces Downtown and Village Center Designations & $70,000 to Support Burlington Housing Project
July 24, 2003 - Douglas Administration will Seek New Legislative Fix to Old Stormwater Pollution Problem
July 23, 2003 - Governor Announces Computer Sales Tax Holiday: August 9th - 11th
July 23, 2003 - Northeast Regional Homeland Security Directors Meeting
July 10, 2003 - Governor Announces Commission on Government Efficiency
July 10, 2003 - Governor Appoints New Student Member to State Board of Education
July 10, 2003 - Vermont Tops National Average in Reading Scores
July 1, 2003 - Vermont Receives Grant for Statewide Summit to Develop Extra Learning Opportunities for Students
June 24, 2003 - State Board Of Education To Begin Commissioner Search
June 4, 2003 - Governor Signs Final Piece of Far-Reaching Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Enforcement Initiative: D.E.T.E.R.
May 30, 2003 - Media Advisory: Senior U.S. Department of Education Advisor & Governor Douglas To Visit H.O. Wheeler School
May 29, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Announces Approx. $6 Million State Tax Cut for Low and Middle-Income Vermonters and Small Businesses
May 22, 2003 - Governor Announces Reconstituted Veterans Advisory Council
May 22, 2003 - Governor Signs AMBER Alert Legislation into Law
May 20, 2003 - Governor Announces Scenic Byways Grants
May 16, 2003 - Governor Announces Community Development Awards
May 12, 2003 - Governor Douglas Unveils Long Term Care Initiative
April 30, 2003 - Governor Douglas Touts DMV Customer Service Improvements
April 30, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces Agreement On Circ Highway
April 24, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Continues Effort to Save Medicaid-Proposes Another Multi-Million Dollar Cost Savings Initiative
April 21, 2003 - Media Advisory: Gov. Douglas and Gov. Pataki Celebrate Earth Day
April 18, 2003 - Governor Douglas Celebrates 100 Days Of Progress
April 16, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Proclaims May 3 Green Up Day
April 15, 2003 - Governor Douglas To Host Event Celebrating 100 Days Of Progress
April 10, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Strengthens Commitment To VT Farms
April 10, 2003 - Governor Touts Vermont’s Childhood Immunization Success
April 10, 2003 - VT Woodworkers To Craft Official Furniture From Old State House Elm
April 9, 2003 - Gubernatorial Appointments Made To Date
March 27, 2003 - Media Advisory: Governor Continues To Urge Legislature To Enact Meaningful Permit Reform This Year
March 26, 2003 - Governor To Give First Permit Reform Speeches
March 26, 2003 - Gov. Douglas: Vermont Must Have Meaningful Permit Reform This Year
March 20, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Presents Workers’ Compensation Reform Plan
March 20, 2003 - Statement Of Gov. Jim Douglas On The War To Disarm Iraq
March 18, 2003 - Statement By The Governor On Homeland Security In Vermont
March 12, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Announces $4.96 Million For Homeland Security
March 6, 2003 - Douglas Urges Eligible Vermonters To Apply For Federal Earned Income Tax Credit And Food Stamp Program
March 6, 2003 - Gov. Douglas Proposes Minimum Wage Increase
March 6, 2003 - More Good News For Gilman Area: Governor Douglas Announces Assistance For Former Gilman Mill Workers
March 5, 2003 - Douglas Announces Additional $1.10 Million Of Federal Heating Assistance For Low-Income Vermonters
February 25, 2003 - Official Statement Of Governor James H. Douglas Regarding Commissioner Mcnulty’s Resignation
February 24, 2003 - New England Governors Elect Gov. Douglas Vice Chair
February 20, 2003 - Vermont And Michigan Implement Nation’s First Multi-State Medicaid Pharmaceutical Pooling Program
February 10, 2003 - Governor Announces Economic Development Commissioner
February 6, 2003 - Governor’s Ball Raises $32,500 For Substance Abuse Programs
February 1, 2003 - Official Statement: The Heroes of the Space Shuttle Columbia
January 30, 2003 - Douglas Announces Fish and Wildlife Commissioner
January 28, 2003 - Douglas Hosts Regional Jobs Summits in Rutland and Springfield
January 27, 2003 - Douglas Announces $50,000 Grant From U.S. Department Of Labor For System To Assist Trade-Impacted Workers
January 27, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces Major Brownfield Environmental Initiative
January 24, 2003 - Douglas Announces Additional $2.1 Million Of Federal Heating Assistance For Low-Income Vermonters
January 22, 2003 - Douglas Announces Additional Assistance For Former Ibm Workers Brings Total Eligible For Federal Assistance To 1,245
January 20, 2003 - Douglas Hosts Regional Jobs Summit in Middlebury
January 17, 2003 - Governor Douglas Announces Assistance for Former IBM Workers
January 9, 2003 - Governor Douglas Declares National Mentoring Month in VT
January 2, 2003 - Jim Douglas Announces Two Commissioners
December 19, 2002 - Jim Douglas Announces Human Services Secretary and Four Commissioners
December 12, 2002 - Jim Douglas Appoints Three New Commissioners
December 6, 2002 - Douglas to Hold Statewide Budget Meeting
December 5, 2002 - Douglas Announces Three Cabinet Secretaries
December 5, 2002 - Douglas Announces $3 Million Workforce Training Grant
December 2, 2002 - Douglas Hosts First Regional Jobs Summits
November 20, 2002 - Jim Douglas Announces Secretary of Administration
November 12, 2002 - Douglas Announces Senior Staff