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January 23, 2019

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT APPOINTS DR. HAROLD (HAL) COLSTON TO REPRESENT THE CHITTENDEN-6-7 DISTRICT IN THE VERMONT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

overnor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Hal Colston as Representative for the Chittenden-6-7 district serving the City of Winooski and parts of Burlington in the House of Representatives.

January 22, 2019

Scott and Leahy Announce New Leahy-Authored Grant Opportunity For Communities Impacted By Decline in Forestry Industry

Governor Phil Scott (R) and U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D) on Tuesday encouraged Vermont communities struggling to overcome the decline in the forestry industry to consider utilizing a new $7 million grant program to spur new economic opportunities.

January 18, 2019

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement for the forthcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

January 16, 2019

GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU AND GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT INTRODUCE TWIN STATE VOLUNTARY LEAVE PLAN

Wednesday, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and Vermont Governor Phil Scott detailed their Twin State Voluntary Leave Plan, a bi-state voluntary paid family and medical leave program, in a press conference at Schilling Beer Company.

Twin State Voluntary Leave Plan: Frequently Asked Questions

This document is an FAQ for the Twin State Voluntary Paid Family & Medical Leave Plan

January 11, 2019

VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION SOLD TO NORTHSTAR; ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP TO COMMENCE PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT WITH STATE REGULATORS

Decommissioning and Environmental Cleanup to Begin this Year, Decades Earlier Than Planned; Deal Includes Approximately $250 Million in Additional Financial Assurance

January 10, 2019

GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT DELIVERS SECOND INAUGURAL ADDRESS

Governor Phil Scott today delivered his second inaugural address, calling for collaboration to address Vermont’s most significant challenges.

January 4, 2019

VERMONT REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION

Governor Phil Scott has requested federal disaster funds to assist five Vermont counties in repairing public infrastructure damaged in the recent severe winter storm that began on November 26, 2018.

January 3, 2019

SENATE CONFIRMS FORMER ESSEX POLICE CHIEF BRAD LAROSE AS VERMONT’S U.S. MARSHAL

The U.S. Senate Wednesday night confirmed retired Essex Police Chief Brad LaRose as Vermont’s next U.S. Marshal.

PUTNAM BLOCK PROJECT APPROVED FOR $3.1 MILLION IN BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION AND REDEVELOPMENT FUNDING

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced more than $3.1 million in approved funding commitments for the Putnam Block redevelopment project in the heart of downtown Bennington.