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July 16, 2024

Vermont Expands Vehicle Incentive Programs for Residents Affected by Flooding

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) today announced it will again modify its vehicle incentive programs for Vermonters whose personal vehicles were damaged by flooding in an effort to provide increased financial support to households affected by last week’s flooding and to expedite the transition to

July 15, 2024

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Joseph McLean as Superior Court Judge of Environmental Division

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Joseph McLean, as a superior court judge of the environmental division.

July 13, 2024

Vermont Requests Federal Assessment of July 10-11 Storms and Flood Damage

Montpelier, Vt — The State of Vermont today submitted a request for a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to determine whether the state qualifies for a federal major disaster declaration for flooding and resulting damage on July 10 and 11, 2024.

Governor Scott Authorizes Temporary Regulatory Relief to Expedite Emergency Response and Infrastructure Rebuild

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration, which updates the existing Declaration to include temporary regulatory relief in specific areas. These actions will help expedite the response to the July 2024 flooding.

July 9, 2024

TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott Remarks on One Year Anniversary of July 2023 Flood

Montpelier, Vt. - At his weekly press conference today, Governor Phil Scott and officials provided an update on the State’s initial response and ongoing recovery efforts resulting from last summer’s catastrophic flooding in Vermont communities. He was joined by state and federal representatives, including Secretary of Natural Resources Julie Moore,

July 4, 2024

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Independence Day

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

July 2, 2024

Governor Phil Scott Announces $2.7 Million Investment in the Rehabilitation and Reuse of Brownfields

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today the Brownfields Revitalization Fund – State Program is investing $1,970,970 to clean six properties in Newport, St. Johnsbury, West Rutland and Windsor. The Brownfields Revitalization Fund – Federal Program is investing an additional $798,777 to contribute to the c

June 28, 2024

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 28, 2024

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly.

June 27, 2024

Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint Announce $7.9 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint, along with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), announced today the Vermont grantees for the NBRC 2024 Catalyst Spring Competition. Eight projects in seven towns spread across six counties will share $7.9 million in funding

June 19, 2024

Governor Phil Scott Explains Impact of Legislature's Veto Overrides

At his weekly press conference Wednesday, Governor Phil Scott discussed the impact the Legislature’s veto overrides will have on Vermont taxpayers, workers and families and their ability to afford to live in the state.