Press Release

U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) together with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Governor Phil Scott, and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), announced Wednesday that 14 Vermont communities will be receiving a combined $5.8 million from NBRC’s State Economic and Infrastructure Development program

Governor Phil Scott today issued his 10-point public safety enhancement and violence prevention action plan, laying out the framework of a comprehensive response to address violent crime and other public safety concerns across the state.

Governor Phil Scott today announced that the federal Inflation Reduction Act will help mitigate rising health care costs for many Vermonters, particularly those on Medicare and who buy health plans on Vermont’s health insurance marketplace.

Governor PhilScott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced awards of over $2 million in Downtown Transportation Fund (DTF) grants to support 15 projects in Designated Downtowns and eligible Designated Village Centers.

Funding to Support Equity in EV Charging Stations at Multifamily Buildings

Funds to Support Mixed-Income Housing, ADA Accessibility Improvements and Community Enrichment Facilities

Second Slate of Grants Set to Support Housing, Manufacturing, Education, and Arts and Culture Sectors

State Small Business Credit Initiative Program to Establish Venture Capital Investment and Small Business Loans

Starting July 16, Vermont is launching the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement regarding the death of Representative Warren Kitzmiller: