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August 3, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program Applications to Open for Employers on August 4

Governor Phil Scott today announced that beginning Tuesday, August 4, public safety, public health, health care and human services employers whose employees worked to help mitigate or respond to COVID-19 may apply for hazard pay grant funds for their employees.

July 31, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Signs Executive Order Setting September 8 as Universal School Opening Date

– Governor Phil Scott has signed a Directive officially setting Tuesday, September 8 as the universal reopening date for Vermont schools.

July 30, 2020

Governor Phil Scott: We Owe it to Our Kids

Earlier this summer, my team set a goal for our state: If our positive health trends continue, let’s return to in-person instruction for our kids in the fall.

July 29, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces $2 Million Assistance Program to Help More Vermonters Access Broadband

Governor Phil Scott today announced that the Vermont Department of Public Service has launched a Line Extension Customer Assistance Program (LECAP).

July 28, 2020

Governor Phil Scott, Health and Education Experts Address School Reopening and Announce Universal School Opening Date

At a press conference Tuesday, Governor Phil Scott addressed school reopening and announced he will issue an Executive Order to set Tuesday, September 8 as the universal start date for student instruction.

July 24, 2020

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES STRENGTHENED MASK REQUIREMENTS

As the state continues its sustained efforts to encourage mask use as a tool to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable, Governor Phil Scott today announced strengthened mask requirements in public places and congregate settings.

July 23, 2020

Governor Phil Scott today Announces Over $2.4 Million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Awards to Eight Communities

Governor Phil Scott today announced over $2.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards to eight communities in seven Vermont counties. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) awards approximately $7 million annually in competitive grants to Vermont cities and towns.

July 14, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Health Care Provider Stabilization Grant Launch

Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Human Services, and the Department of Vermont Health Access announced today that Vermont’s Health Care Provider Stabilization Grant Program will launch on Friday, July 17, 2020.

Governor Phil Scott Signs Multi-State Agreement to Electrify Trucks and Buses

Governor Phil Scott today announced that Vermont has joined 15 states and the District of Columbia in signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate electrification of the medium- and heavy- duty bus and truck market. The agreement calls for 100% of all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to be zero emission vehicles by 2050.

Governor Phil Scott Announces $25 Million in Relief Grants for Vermont Dairy Farmers and Processors

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) today announced the Vermont COVID-19 Agriculture Assistance Program for dairy producers and processors who have experienced income loss, additional expenses and market disruption as a result of the pandemic.