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Governor Phil Scott Announces Plan to Expedite Over $100 Million in Available Mitigation Project Funding to Communities Impacted by 2023 Flooding

February 21, 2024

Governor Phil Scott has directed the State Flood Recovery Office to simplify the application process and provide technical assistance to eligible applicants to expedite the distribution of mitigation funds to communities impacted by the July 2023 storms.

Governor Phil Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration for December 2023 Flooding

February 20, 2024

Governor Phil Scott has made a formal request to President Joe Biden for a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities in Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties recover costs for repair of public infrastructure damage caused by rainfall and severe flooding on December 18 & 19, 2023.

Governor Phil Scott and Winooski Officials Celebrate the Success of the Onion City’s 20-year Tax Increment Financing District

January 31, 2024

Governor Phil Scott was joined by Winooski Mayor Kristine Lott and other local and state leaders today to celebrate the overwhelming success of Winooski’s TIF District which has led to more jobs, more housing, and an increase in the grand list and contributions to the state education fund.

Get Your Vermont Strong License Plate and Darn Tough Sock Bundle to Help Support Flood Victims Before the Legislature Puts a Stop To It

January 30, 2024

Before the Legislature bans bundled Vermont Strong plates and socks, Governor Phil Scott is urging Vermonters to support victims of last summer’s flooding by purchasing commemorative Vermont Strong license plates bundled with Vermont Strong socks from Darn Tough.

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