Skip to main content
An Official Vermont Government Website

News

March 21, 2018

Governor Phil Scott’s Statement on the Legislature’s Education Finance Proposal

Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement on a proposal from the Legislature to add $60 million in new income taxes to pay for the Education Fund:

March 20, 2018

Governor Phil Scott Reaffirms Commitment to Ensuring Vermonters Don’t See Higher Taxes and Fees This Year

In Letter to the Legislature, the Governor Voices Opposition to Any Bills with New or Higher Taxes or Fees

March 15, 2018

State Barn and Historic Preservation Grants Awarded to 33 Projects Across Vermont

Governor Phil Scott recognized the recipients of 16 State Historic Preservation Grants and 17 Barn Preservation Grants at a ceremony held at the State House Thursday.

March 14, 2018

Statement by Governor Phil Scott in Response to the House Passing H.906, An Act Relating to Professional Licensing for Service Members and Veterans

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response to the House passing H.906, an act relating to professional licensing for service members and veterans:

Scott Administration Decreases Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates for Second Consecutive Year

– Governor Phil Scott today announced that workers’ compensation insurance rates will continue to improve for a second year in a row. It will cost less for most Vermont employers when the new rates approved by the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) become effective on April 1.

March 12, 2018

State and Local Law Enforcement Begin School Safety Assessments

As part of Governor Phil Scott’s overall plan to ensure Vermont’s schools remain safe – as outlined in a memo to legislators in February – the Vermont State Police, Vermont Sheriffs and municipal police departments have begun meeting with school officials throughout the state to conduct school safety site assessments.

Statement from Governor Phil Scott On Vermont’s Labor Force

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on Vermont’s recently announced labor market information.

March 8, 2018

Governor Phil Scott Elected Chair of the Coalition of Northeastern Governors

As chair, Governor will launch energy affordability inititiative

March 5, 2018

Vermont High School Girls Successfully Complete Cyber Challenge

Governor Phil Scott today recognized the Vermont high school girls who participated in the GirlsGoCyberStart challenge, a cybersecurity training partnership between states and the SANS Institute.

March 1, 2018

Governor Phil Scott Appoints 47 to Boards and Commissions in February

Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 47 Vermonters to State boards and commissions in the month of February.