Press Release

Governor Phil Scott has requested federal disaster funds to assist five Vermont counties in repairing public infrastructure damaged in the recent severe winter storm that began on November 26, 2018.

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced more than $3.1 million in approved funding commitments for the Putnam Block redevelopment project in the heart of downtown Bennington.

The U.S. Senate Wednesday night confirmed retired Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose as Vermont’s next U.S. Marshal.

Applications will be accepted starting January 1

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement for Christmas:

Today the Opioid Coordination Council released its progress report for 2017-2018.

Vermont’s tourism industry grows to $2.8 billion and supports 32,000 jobs

Governor Phil Scott today announced that he has appointed Tom Huebner, the former chief executive officer of the Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC), to evaluate, monitor and assist Springfield Hospital as it confronts serious financial challenges.

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Digital Services (ADS) today announced the hiring of Nicholas Andersen as the Agency’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Governor Phil Scott today announced the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has been awarded a $20 million federal grant to upgrade 31 rail bridges along the Vermont Railway between Rutland and Hoosick, NY, improving access to freight movement through the national rail system.