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August 28, 2017

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:

August 24, 2017

Vermont Awarded First-Ever Pacesetter Prize for Improvements in Long-Term Services and Supports

Vermont recognized as leader in the field of aging and disability by The SCAN Foundation

August 23, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Names New Executive Director of the Vermont Lottery

Governor Phil Scott today announced Daniel “Danny” Rachek will become the next executive director of the Vermont Lottery.

August 21, 2017

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT RELEASES ADMINISTRATION’S REVIEW ON THE EB-5 INVESTOR PROGRAM, FUTURE OF THE VERMONT REGIONAL CENTER

Following the court’s approval of a settlement with Raymond James Financial to reimburse Jay Peak and Burke Mountain Creditors, Governor Phil Scott, on July 5, directed the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation to conduct a programmatic review of the operations of the Vermont EB-5 Regional Center.

August 17, 2017

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Ongoing Response to Events in Charlottesville, Virginia

Today Governor Phil Scott made the following statement regarding the events in Charlottesville and the national response that followed. View the video statement here, and read the transcript below.

Vermont Granted Federal Disaster Declaration

Governor Phil Scott today announced the major disaster declaration he requested for Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Orange, Rutland, Washington, and Windsor Counties has been signed by the President. These seven counties suffered substantial damage by flooding between June 29 and July 1, 2017.

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION GRANT TO SUPPORT MAJOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN BENNINGTON

Governor Phil Scott today joined local, state and federal partners to announce a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the Town of Bennington.

August 16, 2017

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT NAMED TO NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE

The National Governors Association (NGA), the bipartisan organization for the nation’s governors, has announced its 2017-2018 committee leadership teams, and Governor Phil Scott has been named to the Economic Development and Commerce Committee (EDC).

August 11, 2017

Governor Scott's Priorities

Growing the Economy, Making Vermont more Affordable, and Protecting the Vulnerable

August 10, 2017

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT AND SENATOR PATRICK LEAHY ANNOUNCE NORTHERN BORDER GRANTS

Governor Phil Scott and U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) were in Hardwick Thursday to announce a $250,000 Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) grant to transform the former "Greensboro Garage" on Route 15 into a new agricultural enterprise center.