Press Release

The arrest of a suspect is a first step on the path to achieving justice for Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid and Tahseen Ahmed, who were subject to a heinous act of violence. 

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement in response to the shooting of three Palestinian students in Burlington

On Thanksgiving, it's important to take a moment to pause and reflect on the many things in our lives for which we are thankful.

Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration (Executive Order 03-23) temporarily suspending all State and local regulations that would prohibit or substantially delay temporary emergency housing for Vermont flood victims.

Governor Phil Scott today announced a six-week holiday campaign to raise funds for Vermonters and businesses impacted by this summer’s flooding through ongoing sales of Vermont Strong license plates and limited-edition socks.

Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of five Vermont Superior Court Judges.

Today, we mourn the loss of a true Vermont legend and dear friend to me and so many others.

Governor Phil Scott and Austrian Ambassador to Unites States Petra Schneebauer today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) pledging close collaboration between the State of Vermont and Austria

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development announced today the state of Vermont is committing $4,058,184 from the Vermont Brownfields Revitalization Fund that promotes the productive reuse of contaminated sites to cleanup properties in Hardwick, Barre, Newport, Burlington, Fairlee, Rutland City, and Winooski.

Governor Phil Scott and Chief Recovery Officer Doug Farnham today announced the appointment of Patricia Moulton as Central Vermont Recovery Officer.