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September 30, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Reappoints Jessica Holmes to Green Mountain Care Board

Governor Phil Scott today announced the reappointment of Jessica Holmes, Ph.D., to serve as a member of the Green Mountain Care Board. Holmes has served on the Board since 2014.

September 28, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Delivers Message to Lawmakers to Close Legislative Biennium

On Friday, Governor Phil Scott delivered the traditional adjournment address to both chambers of the Vermont Legislature, commemorating the close of 2019-2020 legislative biennium.

September 23, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Signs S.337 Which Directs Funding to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Thermal Energy and Transportation Sectors

Governor Phil Scott today signed S.337, creating new programs to reduce to greenhouse gas emissions in the thermal energy and transportation sectors.

September 18, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Updates Bar Seating Guidance, Lifts Lodging Capacity Restrictions with Travel and Health Protocols

Governor Phil Scott today announced updates to COVID-19 guidance for bars, restaurants and lodging establishments, as well as a new program to support businesses affected by the pandemic.

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:

September 17, 2020

Julie Moore: We Need Real Solutions on Climate

By Julie Moore, Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

September 15, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci Joins Governor Phil Scott to Discuss Vermont's Response to COVID-19

At a press conference Tuesday, Governor Phil Scott was joined by Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to discuss Vermont and the nation’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Governor Phil Scott Announces Action on H.688

Governor Phil Scott today vetoed H.688, An act relating to addressing climate change, but provided a path forward to pass a bill that achieves the stated goals without the harmful impacts of the current bill.

September 11, 2020

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:

September 10, 2020

Vermont Awarded $3.8 Million Grant for Suicide Prevention

Governor Phil Scott today announced that Vermont has received $3.8 million in federal funding for suicide prevention. The five-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will support the implementation and evaluation of the state’s comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention in Vermont.