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June 15, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Creates Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative

– Governor Phil Scott today issued Executive Order 11-17, establishing the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC), a task force to strengthen and expand Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy.

June 12, 2017

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT SIGNS S.34 and H.495, SUPPORTING RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE FOREST ECONOMY AND FARMS

At a public bill signing Monday, Vermonters highlighted the valuable impact this legislation will have on rural agricultural and timber businesses across the state

Governor Phil Scott’s Education Savings Proposal: Frequently Asked Questions

Governor Phil Scott’s office today issued the following information relating to the Governor’s education savings proposal and the ongoing negotiation with the Legislature to realize up to $26 million in education savings a year:

June 8, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Signs Bill to Encourage Development in Downtowns and Village Centers

Joined by legislative leaders at the Downtown and Historic Preservation Conference, Governor Phil Scott signed S.135 into law to expedite state permitting for housing and increase public investment in buildings and infrastructure in state-designated centers, among other pro-growth initiatives.

June 7, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Signs Bill to Strengthen Vermont’s Farm to School Network

Today, Governor Phil Scott signed S.33, the Rozo McLaughlin Farm to School bill, which will further enhance Vermont’s Farm to School programming by expanding the program and setting new, ambitious goals for growth.

June 6, 2017

GOVERNOR SCOTT VETOES PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX BILL BECAUSE THEY UNNECESSARILY RAISE PROPERTY TAXES & DO NOT ACHIEVE AVAILABLE EDUCATION SAVINGS

Governor Phil Scott today vetoed H. 509, a property tax bill, and H. 518, the Legislature’s proposed state budget.

June 2, 2017

Bipartisan Group of Governors Leading on Climate Change

Governor Phil Scott today announced that Vermont will join the U.S. Climate Alliance, a new bipartisan coalition of states committed to meeting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT AND REPRESENTATIVE LINDA JOY SULLIVAN ANSWER CONSTITUENT QUESTIONS IN DORSET TO DISCUSS OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE UP TO $26 MILLION IN EDUCATION SAVINGS

Governor Phil Scott and Representative Linda Joy Sullivan (D-Bennington-Rutland) hosted dozens of Vermonters at a town hall-style meeting Friday in Dorset.

June 1, 2017

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the President’s Decision to Withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on the Paris Climate Agreement

Governor Scott Appoints New Public Service Board Chair

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Anthony Roisman, Esq. as the next chair of the Public Service Board, the quasi-judicial regulatory board that oversees the siting of energy infrastructure, as well as public utility rates and service quality.