Press Release

Governor Phil Scott, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (VDFR) Commissioner Michael Pieciak and Jay Peak Receiver Michael Goldberg today announced a record $150 million settlement agreement with financial firm Raymond James Financial, Inc., over its role in the alleged fraud relating to EB-5 projects in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.

Governor Phil Scott’s Communications Director Rebecca Kelley today issued the following statement regarding Wednesday’s House vote relating to the Governor’s executive order to merge the Department of Liquor Control and the Vermont Lottery Commission

- Governor Phil Scott’s Communications Director Rebecca Kelley today issued the following statement:

Governor Phil Scott filled another extended cabinet position in his administration on Thursday, with the appointment of Lisa Menard as Commissioner of the Department of Corrections (DOC).

Governor Phil Scott will welcome the Super Bowl LI Lombardi Trophy to the Vermont State House to celebrate the 2016 New England Patriots’ exciting and inspiring season. Gov. Scott will issue a proclamation and deliver remarks celebrating the team’s success

Governor Phil Scott and Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Michael Schirling today announced the appointment of Wendy Knight as Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.

Governor Phil Scott and Secretary of Administration Susanne Young today announced the appointment of Beth Fastiggi as Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources (DHR).

America’s Joblink Alliance – a provider of the nationwide web-based database Joblink, which is used by the State of Vermont – has notified the State that the job seeker functionality of its website was compromised by a malicious software.

Governor Phil Scott has selected Karen Russell Carroll of Vernon, Vt. to serve on the Vermont Supreme Court. Carroll will be appointed on April 1 to replace retiring Justice John Dooley. Carroll must be confirmed by the Vermont State Senate.

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointments of John Carroll of Norwich and John O’Keefe of Manchester Center to Vermont’s State Board of Education.