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December 23, 2020

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Reinstatement of the Utility Disconnect Moratorium

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement thanking the Public Service Department for its efforts to advocate for the reinstatement of the moratorium on household utility disconnects, and the Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) for approving the Department’s filing.

December 22, 2020

Small Modification Made to COVID-19 Gathering Restrictions for Upcoming Holidays

Restrictions on outdoor recreation and youth sports reduced

December 16, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Opens Application for Cannabis Control Board

Governor Phil Scott is seeking applicants for appointment to the new three-member Cannabis Control Board. All members will be appointed by the Governor after being vetted by the Cannabis Control Board Nominating Committee.

December 15, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Extends State of Emergency to January 15

Governor Phil Scott today announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency has been extended to January 15, 2021.

Governor Phil Scott Signs Executive Order Creating 250th Anniversary Commission

Governor Phil Scott has signed an executive order creating the 250th Anniversary Commission to plan, coordinate and promote observances and activities that commemorate the historic events associated with the American Revolution in Vermont.

December 14, 2020

First Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Vermont

Governor Phil Scott today announced the arrival in Vermont of the first 1,950 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Vermont Wins Captive Insurance International Domicile of the Year Award

Governor Phil Scott today announced that the State of Vermont was named the International Domicile of the Year by the European Captive Review.

December 12, 2020

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on U.S. Department of Labor Decision to End Extended Benefits for Unemployment Insurance

Governor Phil Scott released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Labor decision to end benefits to struggling Vermonters

December 11, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Encourages Vermonters to Register for COVID Updates via VT-ALERT

To help Vermonters stay up to date on the latest COVID guidance and information, Governor Phil Scott today encouraged Vermonters to register for Vermont Alert (VT-ALERT), the State’s emergency notification system.

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the FDA Approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for COVID-19

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: