Press Release

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today strongly encouraged Vermonters to order at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests at covidtests.gov.

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Administration Secretary Kristin Clouser today announced three key appointments within the Agency of Administration. Catherine Delneo has been appointed state librarian; Justin Kenney as chief performance officer (CPO); and Nikki Fuller deputy commissioner of the Department of Human Resources.

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today delivered his sixth budget address to the General Assembly, presenting a balanced budget that does not raise taxes while making historic investments to grow and strengthen the workforce, give kids more opportunities and help communities recover and thrive long into the future.

Montpelier, Vt. – As of 2:45 p.m., all 350,000 tests available through the first phase of today’s “Say Yes” rapid test pilot program have been ordered.

Phase 1

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Golrang (Rey) Garofano, Democrat, to fill the Chittenden-8-1 House District vacancy.

Governor Phil Scott today announced the launch of the State’s “Tests for Tots” program, which will provide rapid antigen COVID-19 test kits to regulated child care providers across Vermont. These child care providers can enroll in the program effective immediately.

Governor Phil Scott today announced that beginning next week the State of Vermont will use a program developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to deliver 500,000 recently acquired rapid COVID-19 tests to households across the state.

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today delivered his State of the State address to the General Assembly, outlining his priorities for the 2022 legislative session and reporting on the progress of the last year.

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement on the FDA’s announcement that children 12-15 years old are eligible for a Pfizer booster shot: