News

February 9, 2017

Governor Phil Scott, Attorney General TJ Donovan and the Governor’s Civil Rights and Criminal Justice Cabinet Introduce Legislation to Help Secure the Constitutional Rights of Vermonters and the State of Vermont

Governor Phil Scott, in collaboration with Attorney General TJ Donovan, today introduced legislation that helps safeguard the Constitutional rights of Vermonters, ensures the State of Vermont takes a unified position when dealing with the Federal Government, and supports law enforcement in its continued compliance with federal law.

February 8, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Announces Next Generation Medicaid Pilot Program

Today, Governor Phil Scott and Human Services Secretary Al Gobeille, joined by several doctors and health care providers, detailed the State’s Medicaid agreement with OneCare Vermont, representing a coalition of hospitals, independent practices, and other health providers. This initiative pilots an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) financial mode

February 6, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Proclaims February as Vermont African American Heritage Trail Month

Governor Phil Scott declared February as Vermont African American Heritage Trail Month during a proclamation ceremony and signing at the Vermont State House today.

February 3, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Announces Forthcoming Decrease in Costs for Workers Compensation Insurance

Governor Phil Scott today announced that workers’ compensation insurance would cost less for most Vermont employers when new rates approved by the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) become effective on April 1. This is Vermont’s first rate decrease in two years and represents the largest rate decrease in more than eight years.

January 30, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Details Response to Federal Executive Orders

Governor Phil Scott today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking to protect the rights of all Vermonters, following executive orders from President Trump relating to immigration and refugee resettlement.

January 29, 2017

Official Statement from Governor Phil Scott on President Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Immigration and Refugee Resettlement

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on restrictions to immigration and refugee resettlement

January 24, 2017

Governor Scott Delivers First Budget Address

Governor Phil Scott on Tuesday presented his proposed budget in a joint assembly of the legislature at the Vermont State House. The Governor invited lawmakers and advocates to work with him on bold solutions to our state’s toughest challenges.

January 19, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Sarah George as Chittenden County State's Attorney

– Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Sarah George as Chittenden County State’s Attorney.

January 17, 2017

Governor Phil Scott Issues Three Executive Orders to Better Align State Government to Meet His Strategic Goals

Governor Phil Scott today announced proposed changes to the structure of the executive branch. These proposals, issued via Executive Order on Sunday, are designed to better align state government to meet the Governor’s strategic goals to strengthen the economy, make Vermont more affordable, and protect vulnerable Vermonters.

January 13, 2017

Governor Scott Names Deputy Commissioner of Labor

Governor Phil Scott today announced he has appointed Michael Harrington as deputy commissioner of the Vermont Department of Labor.