News

March 9, 2017

Statement from Governor Phil Scott and Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe on Votes to Merge 37 School Districts into Six New Unified Districts on Town Meeting Day

Governor Phil Scott and Secretary of Education Rebecca Holcombe issued the following statement after school districts in Windsor, Windham, Caledonia, Essex, Bennington, Rutland and Addison Counties voted to consolidate district governance on Town Meeting Day.

February 28, 2017

Statement from Governor Phil Scott's Office on the Natural Resource, Fish and Wildlife Committee's Tax Bill

Governor Phil Scott’s Communications Director Rebecca Kelley today issued the following statement:

February 27, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Announces Membership of Government Modernization and Efficiency Team

Governor Phil Scott today announced the composition of his Government Modernization and Efficiency Team (GMET), which he established via Executive Order 03-17 on his first day in office.

February 24, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Declares "Girl Scout Cookie Weekend" in Vermont

Governor Phil Scott is declaring the weekend of February 24 as Girl Scout Cookie Weekend in Vermont, and encourages Vermonters to “tag along” by celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

February 22, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Proclaims This Week Engineering Week in Vermont

Governor Phil Scott declared the week of February 19 as Engineering Week in Vermont. The week is designated to recognize both practicing and aspiring engineers, and the value of scientific and technical skills to help move industry, society and the economy forward.

February 21, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Announces Extended Cabinet Appointments

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Emily Boedecker as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Riley Allen as deputy commissioner of the Department of Public Service.

February 17, 2017

Governor Phil Scott and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard Commit to Enhanced Vermont-Quebec Relations

Governor Phil Scott and members of his senior staff and cabinet traveled to Québec City this week for the first official meetings with their Québec counterparts, as well as meeting with businesses and industry groups in the Province.

February 15, 2017

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT MEETING WITH QUEBEC PREMIER PHILIPPE COUILLARD TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC, SECURITY, ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY PARTNERSHIPS

Governor Phil Scott and members of his senior staff and cabinet will travel to Quebec City today for the Governor’s first official meetings with their counterparts in Quebec, Vermont’s largest trade partner. Gov. Scott will also meet with several businesses with current and prospective ties to Vermont.

February 14, 2017

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Heroin and Opiate Trafficking Arrests in Orleans County

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:

February 12, 2017

Vermont Governor Phil Scott Proclaims Monday a "Powder Day"

With Vermont’s biggest snow storm of the year rolling across the region Sunday through Monday morning, Governor Phil Scott has declared Monday a “Powder Day” and is urging regional winter enthusiasts to take full advantage of the excellent conditions.