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August 19, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Signs Bipartisan Letter Calling for Restoration of Census Deadline

Governor Phil Scott has signed onto a bipartisan letter calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Census Bureau to restore the deadline for the 2020 U.S. Census, which has been moved from October 31 to September 30, 2020.

August 18, 2020

Economic Recovery Grant Award Maximum Increased

Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) and the Department of Taxes today announced an increase to the maximum grant award for Economic Recovery Grants for Vermont businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Phil Scott Announces Utility Bill Relief Program for Vermonters Impacted by COVID-19

Governor Phil Scott today announced $8 million in available grant funding to assist Vermonters with overdue utility bills as a result of economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 14, 2020

Governor Scott's COVID-19 Response Remarks - August 14, 2020

An Update for Vermonters

Governor Phil Scott Extends State of Emergency to September 15

Governor Phil Scott today announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency has been extended to September 15, 2020, as well as additional local discretion for gathering size limits and liquor sales.

August 13, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Over $3 Million in Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits

Governor Phil Scott today announced the recipients of $3.2 million in Downtown and Village Center tax credits to support 30 projects in 27 Vermont communities.

Governor Phil Scott Announces the State of Vermont is Distributing 300,000 Free Cloth Face Coverings

Governor Phil Scott today announced that the State of Vermont will distribute up to 300,000 cloth face coverings to the public, emergency responders and select agencies throughout the month of August.

August 12, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Funding to Complete the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) today announced that the Legislature has approved funding to accelerate the completion of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT).

August 7, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Launch of Child Care Operational Relief Grant Program

Governor Phil Scott and the Department for Children and Families (DCF) today announced the launch of a new grant program to help mitigate operational expenses and losses for child care providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 3, 2020

Economic Recovery Grant Program Expands Eligibility to More Vermont Businesses

Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) and the Department of Taxes today announced expanded eligibility for Economic Recovery Grants for Vermont businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.