Press Release

New Law Updates Long-Term Care Ombudsman Statute; Helps Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation

Governor Phil Scott and Agency of Digital Services (ADS) Secretary John Quinn announced today the appointment of Scott Woodward as Deputy Secretary of Digital Services. Woodward will join Quinn in leading the newly formed agency, created by Gov. Scott under Executive Order 06-17 and approved by the Legislature.

Governor’s proposal ensures taxpayers benefit from an estimated $75 million in savings through transitioning health plans without cutting programs or costing teachers more.

Revenue downturn in April a stark reminder of critical need to prioritize the economy and affordability

Governor Phil Scott joined Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders, and Congressman Peter Welch in welcoming a $2 million federal grant to increase access to opioid misuse prevention, treatment and recovery services for Vermonters.

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott’s Communications Director Rebecca Kelley issued the following statement:

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement about a bipartisan amendment that would allow the state to realize up to $26 million in education savings a year.

As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Vermonters disposed of more than 2.5 tons of unused medications, including prescription opioids, on Saturday, April 29. From the 71 collection sites throughout Vermont, a total of 5,552 pounds of Vermont’s “most dangerous leftovers” were collected and will soon be destroyed.

In an address to the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce Monday, Governor Phil Scott highlighted an opportunity for the state to realize up to $26 million in savings a year.

Governor Phil Scott’s Communications Director Rebecca Kelley issued a statement regarding an opportunity to provide Vermonters millions in property tax relief without reducing teacher benefits