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February 23, 2021

Governor Phil Scott Announces New COVID-19 Travel and Gathering Guidance

– Governor Phil Scott today announced an update to the State’s policy on gatherings, as the new travel quarantine policy (announced on February 19) went into effect.

February 22, 2021

Governor Phil Scott Announces New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations To Be Installed

Governor Phil Scott today announced that 11 new plug-in electric vehicle (EV) fast-charge stations are scheduled to be installed across Vermont over the next two years.

February 19, 2021

Governor Phil Scott Announces Creation of Future of Agriculture Commission

Governor Phil Scott has issued an executive order creating the Governor’s Commission on the Future of Vermont Agriculture to study and strategize how best to grow agriculture in the Green Mountain State.

Governor Phil Scott Joins U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Applauding the Unites States Rejoining the Paris Climate

Governor Phil Scott today joined a bipartisan group governors in the U.S. Climate Alliance to applaud the decision to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, while highlighting the work Vermont is doing to combat climate change.

February 17, 2021

Governor Phil Scott Seeks Applications for the State Board of Education

Governor Phil Scott announced today that he is seeking applications for two openings on the State Board of Education.

Governor Phil Scott Proclaims February 17 as Recovery Day in Vermont

Governor Phil Scott today signed a proclamation naming Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Recovery Day in Vermont and reiterated the State’s commitment to supporting Vermonters with mental illness, addictions, and co-occurring conditions.

February 15, 2021

Governor Phil Scott Extends State of Emergency to March 15

Governor Phil Scott today extended the COVID-19 State of Emergency to March 15, 2021 as the State continues its distribution of vaccines to Vermonters most at risk of death.

February 11, 2021

State Historic Preservation Grants Totaling $204,896 Awarded to 13 Projects

Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation today announced the recipients of the 2021 State Historic Preservation Grants.

February 10, 2021

Governor Phil Scott Announces Identity Protection Services For All 2020 Unemployment Insurance Claimants

Governor Phil Scott announced today that the State of Vermont will provide a suite of identity protection services to all unemployment insurance claimants who will receive a 2020 1099-G from the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL).

February 9, 2021

Vermont Celebrates 1,200th Licensed Captive Insurance Company

A Vermont captive assists a solid waste management authority in meeting its sustainability goals.