Press Release

Vermont selected as next New England state to participate in community development initiative that aims to assist lower-income residents

At a press conference Thursday, Governor Phil Scott reflected on the 2019 legislative session, praising lawmakers for working with him to ensure civility, even in areas of disagreement.

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement for Mother’s Day

On Friday, Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Highway Safety Alliance (VHSA) will announce the winners of the “#802PHONESDOWNHEADSUP!” public service announcement (PSA) video contest and award prizes to the student videographers.

During a visit to Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) in St. Albans today, Governor Phil Scott signed a proclamation designating May 6 – 12 as Nurses Week in Vermont

This year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day  held on Saturday, April 27  yielded more than three tons of unused, unwanted and expired medication for disposal, turned in by Vermonters at nearly 70 collection sites statewide.

Governor Phil Scott today recognized and celebrated the efforts of Vermont state employees, attending an awards ceremony and presenting a proclamation designating May 5-11, 2019 as “Public Service Recognition Week” in Vermont.

At a press conference Thursday, Governor Phil Scott and Green Up Vermont celebrated the upcoming 49th Annual Green Up Day, taking place Saturday, May 4 in towns throughout Vermont.

At a press conference Thursday, Governor Phil Scott urged Vermonters to take advantage of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.

Governor Phil Scott and Commissioner of Public Safety Thomas Anderson today announced that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will partner with Williston company Margolis Healy, to provide school safety planning, training and exercise assistance to Vermont schools.