Press Release

Governor Phil Scott today delivered his fourth budget address, presenting a balanced budget that limits spending growth to a total of just two percent across all funds and does not raise taxes or service fees paid by Vermonters, such as drivers’ license, vehicle registrations, permit application, park admission or hunting and fishing fees.

Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

A newly released report from the Agency of Natural Resources shows water quality improvement in Vermont as a result of public investment over the past four years.

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Jennifer Harlow to become Orleans County sheriff, following Kirk Martin’s resignation last month. Harlow will be the only female sheriff in Vermont at the time of her appointment.

The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development today announced the launch of the Regional Marketing and Recruitment Grant Program.

The State of Vermont licensed twenty-two new captive insurance companies in 2019, according to data released by the Department of Financial Regulation.

Governor Phil Scott today delivered his 2020 State of the State address, calling for unity and collaborative leadership in making a difference in the lives of Vermonters across the state.

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Peter Reed (I) to fill the Orange-Washington-Addison House District vacancy following the resignation of former Representative Ben Jickling (I) in August 2019.

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:

Most of Vermont is seeing a mix of wind, sleet, freezing rain and snow today and those conditions are forecasted to continue into Tuesday, December 31. These conditions are expected to create several hazards throughout the state.