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March 17, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Announces Departure of Education Secretary Dan French

Governor Phil Scott today announced that Secretary Dan French will be leaving his job leading the Vermont Agency of Education next month to take a senior leadership role at the Council of Chief State School Officers.

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Melanie Carpenter to Lamoille-2 House Seat

Governor Phil Scott today announced that he has appointed Melanie Carpenter, of Hyde Park, to the vacant Lamoille-2 seat in the House of Representatives. Carpenter replaces former Rep. Kate Donnally, who resigned last month.

March 14, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Announces First Approved Community Recovery and Revitalization Program Project Applications

First Round of Grants Set to Support Housing; Childcare; Agriculture; Educational Services; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Accommodations & Food Service Sectors; and Municipal Water/Wastewater Projects

March 9, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Appoints 106 Vermonters to State Boards and Commissions

Governor Phil Scott today announced he appointed 106 individuals to State boards and commissions in January and February of 2023.

March 8, 2023

Commentary: Making the Most of Historic Funding for Vermonters Requires a Clear Vision, Strategic Priorities and Pragmatic Leadership

by Governor Phil Scott

Governor Phil Scott Announces the Opening of Applications for Municipal Energy Resilience Grants

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) today announced the opening of applications for the new $45 million Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP).

March 1, 2023

TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott, Secretary Julie Moore Address S.5 at Weekly Press Conference

Governor Phil Scott, Secretary Julie Moore Address S.5 at Weekly Press Conference

February 23, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Highlights Long-Term Economic Impact and Community Benefits of Securing State Matching Funds in the FY24 Budget

Governor Phil Scott, Secretaries Julie Moore and Joe Flynn, and community leaders today highlighted the importance of securing the $150 million dollars in federal match funding, proposed in the Governor’s fiscal year 2024 budget request, to support critical infrastructure projects for communities across the state.

February 22, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration For December 2022 Storm

Governor Phil Scott has made a formal request for federal disaster funds to assist communities and public utilities recover costs for repairs and power restoration following the December 22-24, 2022, winter storm.

February 16, 2023

Governor Phil Scott Announces Key Leadership Appointments at the Department for Children and Families

Governor Phil Scott today announced he appointed Chris Winters, of Berlin, as commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF).