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January 13, 2020

Vermont’s Captive Insurance Industry Shows Consistent Growth In 2019

The State of Vermont licensed twenty-two new captive insurance companies in 2019, according to data released by the Department of Financial Regulation.

January 9, 2020

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT DELIVERS 2020 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

Governor Phil Scott today delivered his 2020 State of the State address, calling for unity and collaborative leadership in making a difference in the lives of Vermonters across the state.

January 6, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Peter Reed to Fill Orange-Washington-Addison House District Vacancy

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Peter Reed (I) to fill the Orange-Washington-Addison House District vacancy following the resignation of former Representative Ben Jickling (I) in August 2019.

January 1, 2020

Governor Phil Scott Issues Statement for the New Year

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:

December 30, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Encourages Caution During Winter Storm

Most of Vermont is seeing a mix of wind, sleet, freezing rain and snow today and those conditions are forecasted to continue into Tuesday, December 31. These conditions are expected to create several hazards throughout the state.

December 23, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Wishes Vermonters a Happy Hanukkah

Governor Phil Scott today joined members of Vermont’s Jewish community to celebrate at the State House menorah lighting and wish Vermonters a happy Hanukkah.

December 18, 2019

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT THANKS SENATOR PATRICK LEAHY FOR LEADERSHIP ON FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in appreciation of Senator Patrick Leahy’s work on the bipartisan, bicameral funding agreement reached in the U.S. Congress:

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT APPLAUDS THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S CONTINUED EFFORTS TO ADDRESS PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS THROUGH IMPORTATION

Wednesday, Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s notice of public rulemaking on the safe importation of prescription drugs:

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CRAIG BOLIO AS COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TAXES

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Craig Bolio as the commissioner of the Department of Taxes.

December 16, 2019

Governor Scott Announces the Launch of State's Electric Vehicle Incentive Program

The State of Vermont today launched an incentive program for the purchase or lease of new plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), which include all-electric vehicles and plug in hybrid electric vehicles, with a total of $1.1 million in funding to help Vermonters go electric.