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August 9, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Names David Provost to Chair the Vermont Educational Health Benefits Commission

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of David Provost, the executive vice president for finance and administration at Middlebury College, to chair the Vermont Educational Health Benefits Commission.

August 8, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Announces Formation of Interagency Committee on Chemical Management

Governor Phil Scott has issued Executive Order 13-17, forming the Vermont Interagency Committee on Chemical Management.

July 27, 2017

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Support of Using the New England Clean Power Link to Supply Massachusetts with Clean, Cost-Effective Electricity

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in support of proposals to supply the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with 1,000 MW of clean power via the New England Clean Power Link (NECPL):

VERMONT REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION

Governor Phil Scott has made a request for federal disaster funds to assist communities in paying for repairs to public infrastructure damaged in severe storms on June 29 through July 1.

July 25, 2017

Governor Phil Scott, Attorney General TJ Donovan and Bennington County Legislative Leaders Announce a Settlement with Saint-Gobain

Today, Governor Phil Scott, Attorney General TJ Donovan, and Bennington County legislative members announced a settlement with Saint-Gobain.

Governor Phil Scott Recognizes Vail Resorts’ “Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint”

– Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement today, recognizing Vail Resorts – operator of 11 mountain resorts and three ski areas, including Stowe in Vermont – for its comprehensive sustainability commitment, dubbed the "Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint."

A Foundation for Growth

Commentary from Governor Phil Scott on the 2017 legislative session

July 24, 2017

NSK Steering Systems America Awarded $208K Grant for Bennington Manufacturing Center

Governor Phil Scott today announced Bennington’s NSK Steering Systems America Inc. has received a $208,000 Vermont Training Program Grant from the Vermont Department of Economic Development

July 20, 2017

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF VERMONT CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION

Thursday, Governor Phil Scott issued Executive Order 12-17, forming the Vermont Climate Action Commission. Among the Commission’s many responsibilities will be the task of unifying Vermont’s ambitious climate and economic goals.

July 18, 2017

Statement from Bipartisan Group of Governors on U.S. Senate Health Care Bill

Today, a bipartisan group of governors issued the following statement in response to recent developments and proposed changes to the Senate health care bill.