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June 15, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Signs New Captive Insurance Industry Legislation

Governor Phil Scott today signed new legislation strengthening Vermont’s captive insurance laws, increasing efficiencies while adding flexibility to regulatory policy and procedures.

June 9, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Opens Application for Public Member Appointment to Racial Equity Task Force

Governor Phil Scott today announced the opening of the application for appointment as the public member to the Racial Equity Task Force.

June 5, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Limited Indoor Dining Restart and Opens Some Interstate Travel

As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott today announced the resumption of limited indoor seating at restaurants and bars and a data-driven approach to allow travel to and from designated areas without a 14-day quarantine requirement.

June 4, 2020

Governor Scott and Attorney General Donovan Come Together to Issue Statements on Vermont’s Peaceful Protests

Protests have been an important part of our democracy, driving change throughout our history.

June 2, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Establishes Racial Equity Task Force

 Governor Phil Scott has signed an Executive Order to form the Racial Equity Task Force as a component of a broader state effort to promote racial, ethnic and cultural equity, including in its response to COVID-19.

June 1, 2020

Governor Phil Scott and DMV Announce Restart Plan for Driver’s License Services, Learner’s Permit Tests

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced a restart plan for resuming driver’s license tests and a new service for Vermonters to receive their learner’s permit online as the state begins limited resumption of services paused due to COVID-19.

May 29, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Opening of Additional Business Operations, Increased Social Gathering Sizes

Governor Phil Scott today announced the resumption of additional close contact businesses, dental procedures, businesses that require work in the home, and of limited overnight youth summer camp programming. As state modeling continues to indicate a low number of COVID-19 cases, he also increased the size of social gatherings.

May 28, 2020

DFR Approves Plan to Provide Nearly $3 Million in Dental Insurance Premium Relief

Governor Phil Scott and Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) Commissioner Michael Pieciak today announced the approval of a premium relief plan submitted by Northeast Delta Dental.

May 25, 2020

Statement from Governor Phil Scott for Memorial Day

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:

May 22, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Limited Reopening of Restaurants, Hair Salons, Additional Health Services

Governor Phil Scott today announced the resumption of additional business operations, including outdoor seating at restaurants and bars, hair salons and barber shops and some additional health services.