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February 11, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Action on S.23

Governor Phil Scott today vetoed S.23, a bill that would have mandated an increase to Vermont’s minimum wage. This mandate would have been on top of increases that already occur annually under current Vermont law.

February 6, 2020

Vermont Businesses to See Double-Digit Rate Decrease in Workers’ Compensation Insurance in 2020

Governor Phil Scott today announced that Vermont businesses will see a double-digit rate decrease in workers’ compensation insurance in 2020. The new rates, approved by the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), become effective on April 1, 2020.

February 4, 2020

Vermont’s Working Communities Challenge Announces Planning Grants to Eight Regions of the State

Montpelier, Vt. – Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President and CEO Eric Rosengren, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, and public and private funders announced eight regional teams have been selected to receive $15,000 planning grants and move forward in Vermont’s Working Communities Challenge.

January 31, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Announces Action On H.107, Details Progress Towards Voluntary Paid Family And Medical Leave

– Governor Phil Scott today announced he will move forward with his voluntary paid family and medical leave program, and vetoed H.107, a bill which levied a $29 million payroll tax on Vermont workers to fund a mandatory paid leave program.

January 29, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Ward H. Goodenough to fill Windsor County State’s Attorney Vacancy

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Ward H. Goodenough, of Woodstock, as Windsor County state’s attorney, following David Cahill’s resignation this month.

January 21, 2020

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT DELIVERS ANNUAL BUDGET ADDRESS

Governor Phil Scott today delivered his fourth budget address, presenting a balanced budget that limits spending growth to a total of just two percent across all funds and does not raise taxes or service fees paid by Vermonters, such as drivers’ license, vehicle registrations, permit application, park admission or hunting and fishing fees.

January 20, 2020

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

January 16, 2020

New Report Highlights Positive Impact of Public Investment on Water Quality in Vermont

A newly released report from the Agency of Natural Resources shows water quality improvement in Vermont as a result of public investment over the past four years.

January 15, 2020

Agency of Commerce and Community Development Launches Regional Marketing and Recruitment Grant Program

The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development today announced the launch of the Regional Marketing and Recruitment Grant Program.

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Jennifer Harlow to Fill Orleans County Sheriff Vacancy

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Jennifer Harlow to become Orleans County sheriff, following Kirk Martin’s resignation last month. Harlow will be the only female sheriff in Vermont at the time of her appointment.