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February 7, 2019

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES 103 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS

Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 103 Vermonters to State boards and commissions during the months of December and January.

February 5, 2019

NEW REPORT AND ONLINE DASHBOARD PINPOINT WAYS CLEAN WATER FUNDING IMPROVES WATER QUALITY

Over the last three years, the State investment in clean water has more than tripled, and its completed more than 1,400 water quality improvement projects.

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT APPOINTS JUDY HENKIN DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Henkin replaces Deputy Commissioner Mike Touchette who was appointed Commissioner in December

February 1, 2019

GOVERNORS PHIL SCOTT AND CHRIS SUNUNU TAKE NEXT STEP IN SUPPORT OF THEIR TWIN STATE VOLUNTARY LEAVE PLAN

This week, the Vermont Department of Human Resources and the New Hampshire Department of Insurance issued coordinated Requests for Information (RFI) in connection with Governor Phil Scott’s and Governor Chris Sununu’s proposed Twin State Voluntary Leave Plan.

STATEMENT: SHARED COMMITMENT TO INCREASING ACCESS TO QUALITY CHILD CARE

Governor Phil Scott’s Communications Director Rebecca Kelley today issued the following statement regarding the Legislature’s latest proposal on childcare investments:

January 31, 2019

VERMONT LAUNCHES INFANTS IN THE WORKPLACE PROGRAM

Governor Phil Scott, Secretary of Administration Susanne Young and Human Resources Commissioner Beth Fastiggi announced an “Infants in the Workplace” program for state employees.

January 30, 2019

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT PROCLAIMS JANUARY 30 AS “MAKE COMPUTER SCIENCE COUNT” DAY IN VERMONT

At a press conference on Wednesday, Governor Phil Scott, Education Secretary Dan French and employers in Vermont’s tech sector proclaimed January 30th as “Make Computer Science Count” Day in Vermont.

January 29, 2019

Governor Scott and Governor Sununu: Making Time for Family

Governors detail bi-state family and medical leave insurance proposal

January 25, 2019

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT FORMS DIGITAL ALLIANCE WITH MICROSOFT

Governor Phil Scott today announced the state’s plans to enter an alliance with Microsoft to improve access to digital skills programing and computer science education and to promote rural broadband access, with the organizational support of Microsoft technology experts and partners.

January 24, 2019

Governor Scott Delivers Annual Budget Address

Budget makes strategic investments in higher education, career training, housing redevelopment, connectivity, electric vehicles, clean water and child care – all centered around growing the economy and workforce