Press Release

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the availability of $3.6 million in grants to municipalities to upgrade their wastewater pretreatment facilities and capacity management.

Governor Phil Scott today reacted to the end of the legislative session at his weekly press conference.

Governor Phil Scott today delivered his annual adjournment address to lawmakers.

Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly.

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on the Senate's vote on S.5, imposing a clean heat standard:

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development (DED), alongside the Vermont Professionals of Color Network (VT PoC), announced a new partnership to provide technical assistance and development services to Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) business owners and professionals statewide.

Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced awards of over $1 million in Downtown Transportation Fund grants to support seven projects in Designated Downtowns and eligible Designated Village Centers.

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced $5.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to help 193 low- to moderate-income Vermont households repair or replace failed or inadequate on-site water or wastewater systems like wells, springs, septic systems, and leach fields in 2022.

Governor Phil Scott today addressed a luncheon hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce.