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August 12, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Announces Two Cabinet-Level Appointments

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointments of Michael Schirling as commissioner of Public Safety, and Lindsay Kurrle as secretary of the Agency of Commerce & Community Development. Both have served in Scott’s cabinet throughout his time in office.

August 9, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Announces 76 Boards and Commissions Appointments in July

Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 76 Vermonters to State boards and commissions in July 2019.

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Senator Leahy’s Work to Address Addiction in Vermont and Rural Communities Throughout the Country

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement regarding Senator Patrick Leahy’s ongoing work to address the nation’s addiction crisis and the awarding of $6.6 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders.

August 8, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Laurel Mackin Assistant Judge in Orange County and Michael R. McCarthy Assistant Judge in Franklin County

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointments of Laurel Mackin of Thetford and Michael R. McCarthy of Georgia to fill assistant judge vacancies in Orange and Franklin counties, respectively.

August 7, 2019

Governor Phil Scott and the Public Service Department Introduce Broadband Innovation Grant Program

Governor Phil Scott and the Public Service Department today announced the launch of the first of three rounds of funding for the Broadband Innovation Grant program to help communities conduct feasibility studies and create business plans related to the deployment of broadband in rural, unserved and underserved areas of Vermont.

August 5, 2019

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on Recent U.S. Commerce Department Award in Brattleboro Opportunity Zone

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement regarding a recent infrastructure investment award in the Brattleboro, VT Opportunity Zone from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA):

August 4, 2019

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:

July 31, 2019

Governor Phil Scott’s Statement on the Trump Administration’s Plan to Reduce Pharmaceutical Drug Prices

Today, Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s Safe Importation Action Plan:

July 30, 2019

Governor Phil Scott, State Agencies Join Forces around Systematic Tick Surveillance Program

Program Provides Public Awareness of Tick Prevalence and Potential Pathogens

July 29, 2019

Governors Scott and Sununu: USMCA Trade Deal Good for New England Economy

America’s governors and Canada’s premiers work closely together to advance shared priorities and address issues of concern. Over the last two years, we have watched closely as our federal governments negotiated a new trade agreement that has a very large impact on our economies.