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January 11, 2024

Governor Phil Scott Announces Final Round of Community Recovery and Revitalization Program Award Winners

40 Grants to Create Jobs, Build Housing, and Bolster Economically Disadvantaged Communities

January 4, 2024

Governor Phil Scott Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Governor Phil Scott today delivered his annual State of the State address to a joint session of General Assembly, opening his eighth legislative session as Governor.

January 3, 2024

Governor Phil Scott and Treasurer Mike Pieciak Announce Resilience Implementation Strategy Initiative

Governor Phil Scott and Treasurer Mike Pieciak today announced a joint effort to develop a comprehensive Resilience Implementation Strategy

January 2, 2024

Governor Phil Scott Announces Leadership Appointments

Governor Phil Scott today announced two leadership appointments: Nate Formalarie as deputy commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and Heather Pembrook as deputy commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation.

December 20, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Announces Nursing Workforce Grants

More than $5 Million Allocated to Address Immediate and Long-term Challenges

December 14, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Announces more than $4.5M in Community Development Block Grants to Support Housing, Childcare, and Community Vibrancy

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced recipients of $4,591,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Recovery Housing Program (RHP) federal funding awards through the Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP).

December 12, 2023

Mobile Sports Wagering to Launch in January

State contracts with three operators for online sports wagering

December 6, 2023

Governor Scott Calls on Vermonters to Participate in “Rays of Kindness” Initiative

Governor Phil Scott today highlighted the Vermont Lights the Way: Rays of Kindness initiative, which seeks to recognize Vermonters for everyday acts of goodwill and kindness.

November 30, 2023

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Potential Property Tax Increases

Governor Phil Scott today said the forecasted average increase of almost 20% in property tax bills is “not acceptable” and issued the following statement:

November 29, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Invites Vermonters to Annual Holiday Celebrations at the State House

Tthe annual State House Christmas tree lighting on Monday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m., and State House menorah lighting on Tuesday, December 12 at 5:00 p.m.