Press Releases
Vermont’s $2.4 million disaster grant approved by FEMA
FEBRUARY 21 - MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin announced today that Vermont will receive a $2.4 million grant from FEMA for recovery services for survivors of Tropical Storm Irene. The funds will assist with unmet needs, including housing, social services and more.
Gov. Shumlin's statement on Attorney General's decision to appeal Vermont Yankee
FEBRUARY 18 - MONTPELIER - Gov. Peter Shumlin issued the following statement regarding Attorney General William Sorrell’s announced decision to appeal Judge Murtha’s ruling on Vermont Yankee:
Gov. Shumlin Issued the Following Statement after the House Health Care Committee passed H.559
FEBRUARY 16 - MONTPELIER - Governor Shumlin issued the following statement after the House Health Care Committee passed H.559, an act relating to health care reform implementation:
Gov. Shumlin Announces $2.2 million in Community Development Program
FEBRUARY 15 - MONTPELIER – Joined by community leaders and project organizers, Gov. Peter Shumlin today announced the award of $2.2 million in Vermont Community Development Program funding for affordable housing, economic development, and other local projects in six Vermont towns. Combined with other sources, these projects will leverage a total of $20.5 million in other public and private resources.
Gov. Shumlin signs ‘I Am Vermont Strong’ license plate bill
FEBRUARY 9 - MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin today signed into law the ‘I Am Vermont Strong’ license plate bill, authorizing Vermonters to purchase the $25 plate and affix it to the front of their vehicles. Money raised by the sales will go to the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund to help people impacted by Tropical Storm Irene, as well as the Vermont Foodbank.
Gov. Shumlin appoints Jill Krowinski to Burlington House seat
FEBRUARY 8 - MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin today appointed Jill Krowinski of Burlington to replace outgoing state Rep. Rachel Weston for the seat representing Ward 3.
Gov. Shumlin and Legislative Leaders propose inclusion of 'bronze plan’
MONTPELIER - FEBRUARY 6 - Gov. Peter Shumlin and legislative leaders today announced the inclusion of a "bronze plan" and a proposal to allow businesses with more than 50 employers to remain outside the Exchange until 2016. The Governor, Senate President Pro Tem John Campbell and House Speaker Shap Smith made the announcement today.
Portable Hospitals Enhance Statewide Public Health Response Capabilities
JANUARY 31 - BURLINGTON – A new 20-bed inflatable portable hospital and a mass care trailer stockpiled with medical and mass care supplies purchased by the Vermont Department of Health was on display Jan. 30 and 31 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Jct. Hospital and public health responders attended a two-day training session on its functions, set-up, take-down and maintenance.
Gov. Shumlin on a Sales Tax Holiday proposal from legislative leaders
MONTPELIER - JANUARY 26 - Gov. Peter Shumlin issued the following statement in response to a Sales Tax Holiday proposal from legislative leaders:
