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November 28, 2019

Thanksgiving Day Statement from Governor Phil Scott

Governor Scott delivers a Thanksgiving Day message to Vermonters

November 27, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Visits Werner Tree Farm, Cuts Christmas Trees for his Montpelier Office

Governor Phil Scott and Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts will visit the Werner Tree Farm in Middlebury this Friday to celebrate the Christmas tree cutting tradition with the help of Vermont’s farmers. The trees cut during this visit will decorate the Pavilion Building in Montpelier, which houses the Governor’s Office.

November 26, 2019

2019 Governor’s Summit on the Employment of People with Disabilities to be Held December 2

Governor Phil Scott, Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn, Human Services Secretary Mike Smith and Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living Commissioner Monica Caserta Hutt today announced the upcoming 2019 Governor’s Summit on the Employment of People with Disabilities, featuring noted author and activist, Travis Roy, as keynote speaker.

November 25, 2019

Vermont Receives Emergency Funding for Repairs to Federally Funded Highways Following Halloween Storm

The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved $500,000 in emergency relief funding following the Halloween rainstorm that left widespread damage throughout Vermont. These emergency funds will assist the Vermont Agency of Transportation in repairs to roads on the federal highway system damaged during the October 31-November 1 storm event.

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Kathy Lavoie to the State Board of Education

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Kathy Lavoie of Swanton to the State Board of Education.

November 21, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Announces Appointment of Heather Pelham as Department of Tourism and Marketing Commissioner

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Heather Pelham as the commissioner of the Department of Tourism and Marketing. Pelham has served as the deputy commissioner of the Department since March 2019 and prior to that served as the State’s chief marketing officer for four years.

November 15, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Signs Executive Order to Ensure Complete Count of Vermont Population in 2020 Census

Governor Phil Scott today announced the formation of the Vermont 2020 Complete Count Committee through Executive Order 09-19. The Committee is charged with ensuring a complete and accurate count of Vermont's population in the upcoming 2020 Census.

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT AND CABINET MEMBERS WILL BE IN ADDISON COUNTY MONDAY FOR “CAPITOL FOR A DAY”

The Scott Administration will be in Addison County on Monday, November 18 for its Capitol for a Day initiative, a 14-county tour launched by the Governor in 2018.

November 14, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Announces Vermont Phosphorus Innovation Challenge Finalists

Governor Phil Scott today announced over $1 million in state funding awarded to five groups for innovative technologies to separate and extract phosphorus from various waste streams as part of Stage Three of the Vermont Phosphorus Innovation Challenge (VPIC).

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the University of Vermont Tuition Freeze

Thursday, Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement: