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May 31, 2017

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT SIGNS LAW PROMOTING RACIAL JUSTICE REFORM

Today Governor Phil Scott signed legislation to spotlight and advance racial justice reforms in Vermont. The bill, H.308, aims to address racial disparities in the criminal and juvenile justice system.

The Scott Administration Continues Efforts to Ensure the State Realizes up to $26 million a year in Education Savings

On May 31, Governor Phil Scott held a press conference updating the public on the ongoing efforts to secure up to $26 million in savings a year through a change in school employee health plans that will occur in January 2018.

May 26, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Announces New Appointments at The Agencies of Administration and Natural Resources

Gov. Scott today announced two appointments to the leadership team at the Agency of Natural Resource’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and appointed a state librarian within the Agency of Administration.

Statement from Governor Phil Scott for Memorial Day

A Memorial Day message from Gov. Phil Scott

May 24, 2017

Governor Phil Scott’s Message on Bill S.22

Gov. Scott details his decision to veto S. 22, while providing a path for changes that would allow him to support a revised bill

Governor Phil Scott Announces Two Appointments to the Green Mountain Care Board

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Kevin Mullin as chair and Maureen Usifer as a board member of the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB).

May 23, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Announces Membership of Opioid Coordination Council

Council Established in Governor’s Executive Order to Combat Vermont’s Opioid Crisis Holds its First Meeting

May 19, 2017

Gov. Scott Committed to Making Vermont More Affordable

Gov. Scott details his commitment to achieving up to $26 million in annual education savings for taxpayers

May 17, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Signs Letter Urging U.S. to Maintain Its Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement

Governor Phil Scott today announced he and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker have sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging them to continue the United States’ commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement

New VEHI Plans Offer More Value to School Employees than Current Plans

Scott plan reinvests nearly $50 million in teachers, returns up to $26 million to taxpayers each year.