Press Release

Today the Opioid Coordination Council released its progress report for 2017-2018.

Vermont’s tourism industry grows to $2.8 billion and supports 32,000 jobs

Governor Phil Scott today announced that he has appointed Tom Huebner, the former chief executive officer of the Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC), to evaluate, monitor and assist Springfield Hospital as it confronts serious financial challenges.

Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Digital Services (ADS) today announced the hiring of Nicholas Andersen as the Agency’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Governor Phil Scott today announced the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has been awarded a $20 million federal grant to upgrade 31 rail bridges along the Vermont Railway between Rutland and Hoosick, NY, improving access to freight movement through the national rail system.

Event part of Governor’s “Capitol for a Day” initiative

Thursday, Governor Phil Scott announced the appointment of Sarah Squirrell to be the next Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Mental Health.

A new village wastewater infrastructure program will invest $350,000 to boost rural economic development in Vermont and protect the environment.

Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement:

Montpelier, Vt. – A mixed precipitation event forecast for this weekend could create new problems in areas of Vermont already severely impacted by this week’s winter storm.