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April 21, 2020

Student Loan Relief Secured for Borrowers Not Covered by Federal CARES Act

Governor Phil Scott and Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) Commissioner Michael Pieciak today announced a multi-state initiative to secure student loan relief options for thousands of Vermonters with privately held student loans.

April 19, 2020

Statement: Governor Phil Scott on the Future of the Vermont State College System

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on the future of the Vermont State College System:

April 17, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Outlines Principles and Safety Precautions for a Phased Restart of Vermont Economy

Governor Phil Scott today outlined an approach for the phased restart of Vermont’s economy, emphasizing the state’s modeling indicates initial steps can be taken while the Stay Home, Stay Safe order remains in effect.

Governor Phil Scott Announces Flag Policy To Honor Vermonters Who Have Lost Their Lives Due To Coronavirus

Governor Phil Scott today announced a flag lowering procedure to honor Vermonters who have died due to COVID-19, making the following statement:

April 16, 2020

Businesses Partnering with the State of Vermont to Address Rural Broadband Gap

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Public Service today announced an innovative collaboration with several partners that will increase internet access by means of public Wi-Fi hotspots for dozens of rural towns in Vermont.

April 15, 2020

Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Requires Insurers to Cover COVID-19 Diagnosis and Treatment with No Cost Sharing

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) today announced an emergency regulation requiring commercial insurers to waive cost-sharing requirements, such as co-payments, coinsurance or deductible requirements, for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.

April 14, 2020

Agency of Commerce and Community Development Establishes Economic Mitigation & Recovery Task Force

Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced the establishment of the State of Vermont Economic Mitigation & Recovery Task Force.

April 11, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Kelley Tully to Fill Windham-3 House District Vacancy

Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Kelley Tully, Democrat, to fill the Windham-3 House District vacancy. Tully replaces former Representative Matthew Trieber (D-Rockingham) who resigned in February.

April 10, 2020

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT EXTENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY IN VERMONT

Governor Phil Scott today extended Vermont’s State of Emergency through May 15, which also extends the expiration date of all corresponding orders and directives issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vermont DMV Launches Online License Renewals

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the official launch of a new online system for license renewals.