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January 24, 2018

Governor Scott's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Address

Budget makes strategic investments in expanding the labor force, growing small businesses, preventative healthcare programs, and environmental and economic innovation

January 23, 2018

Governor Phil Scott Delivers Balanced Budget Without Raising Taxes or Fees for Second Consecutive Year

Governor Phil Scott delivered his budget address Tuesday, reaffirming his commitment to fiscal responsibility and ensuring the cost of state government to Vermonters is not growing faster than their ability to pay.

January 22, 2018

Governor Phil Scott Signs H. 511

Governor Phil Scott has signed H. 511, An act relating to eliminating penalties for possession of limited amounts of marijuana by adults 21 years of age or older, into law.

January 19, 2018

Governor Phil Scott’s Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative Releases Recommendations to Strengthen and Expand Vermont’s Outdoor Recreation Economy

Governor Phil Scott was joined by his Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative Steering Committee (VOREC), Thursday, to present the group’s first report, which recommends strategies to strengthen and expand Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy.

January 17, 2018

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ON THE PASSING OF TIMOTHY O'CONNOR, JR.

Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement regarding the passing of Timothy O’Connor, Jr., former Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives:

January 12, 2018

Governor Phil Scott Announces At-Par Lodging Promotion with Porter Airlines

Governor Phil Scott today announced the Vermont at-par lodging promotion for passengers who travel from Toronto to Burlington aboard Toronto-based Porter Airlines.

January 11, 2018

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT AND HIS OPIOID COORDINATION COUNCIL RELEASE REPORT ON STRENGTHENING VERMONT’S RESPONSE TO OPIOID USE

Governor Phil Scott was joined by his Opioid Coordination Council Thursday to present its initial report of recommended strategies, as part of its charge to strengthen Vermont’s response to the opioid crisis.

January 9, 2018

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT APPOINTS RORY THIBAULT AS INTERIM WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY

Thibault’s appointment fills the vacancy after former State’s Attorney Scott Williams resigned on Monday. He was sworn in by Governor Scott Tuesday morning to ensure continuity in leadership at the Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Rory Thibault as Interim Washington County State’s Attorney

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Rory Thibault as interim Washington County state’s attorney.

January 4, 2018

DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED FOR VERMONT

– Governor Phil Scott today announced that President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Addison, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Washington, and Windham counties. Those counties suffered substantial damage during wind and rain storms on October 29 and 30.