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July 2, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Announces 85 Boards and Commissions Appointments

Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 85 Vermonters to state boards and commissions since April.

June 27, 2019

Governor Phil Scott & Agency of Natural Resources Unveil New Aeration System to Improve Water Quality and Curb Cyanobacteria Blooms in Lake Carmi

Governor Phil Scott today gathered with state officials, community groups and legislators at Lake Carmi State Park to celebrate the installation of a new aeration system to help reduce cyanobacteria blooms in the lake.

June 26, 2019

Vermont Expands Stay to Stay Weekends to Attract More Working Families to Vermont

Wednesday, Governor Phil Scott and The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) announced the expansion of its Stay to Stay Weekends, an economic development tourism program launched as a pilot in 2018 that has successfully relocated over a dozen people from across the country to Vermont.

June 25, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Announces Vermont Logger Safety and Workers' Compensation Insurance Program

Governor Phil Scott today announced a new initiative to address the high cost of workers’ compensation insurance for logging contractors in Vermont’s forest economy.

Governor Phil Scott Signs Drug Prevention Bill at Lamoille County's 4th Annual Opioid Forum

Tuesday, around 200 people attended the 4th Annual Opioid Forum at Green Mountain Technology and Career Center.

June 21, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Xusana Davis as Vermont’s First Racial Equity Executive Director

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Xusana Davis as the state’s first executive director of racial equity.

June 20, 2019

Governor Phil Scott Signs Bill to Expand Connectivity in Rural Communities

At a public ceremony Thursday, Governor Phil Scott signed H.513, An act relating to broadband deployment throughout Vermont, which invests in expanding broadband connectivity throughout the state.

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Kristi Morris to the Windsor-3-2 Seat in the Vermont House of Representatives

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Kristi Morris, of Springfield, to complete the term of Representative Robert Forguites, following his passing earlier this year.

Governor Phil Scott Announces Action on Bills

Governor Phil Scott today announced actions on the following bills, passed by the Legislature.

Governor Phil Scott Signs Economic Development Bills

This week Governor Phil Scott signed three bills, which will support the state’s economic and workforce development efforts.