Press Release

Governor Scott and members of the Cabinet participated in several events Monday as part of their work to revitalize communities across the state.

Governor Phil Scott today announced that he has appointed Melanie Carpenter, of Hyde Park, to the vacant Lamoille-2 seat in the House of Representatives. Carpenter replaces former Rep. Kate Donnally, who resigned last month.

Governor Phil Scott today announced that Secretary Dan French will be leaving his job leading the Vermont Agency of Education next month to take a senior leadership role at the Council of Chief State School Officers.

First Round of Grants Set to Support Housing; Childcare; Agriculture; Educational Services; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Accommodations & Food Service Sectors; and Municipal Water/Wastewater Projects

Governor Phil Scott today announced he appointed 106 individuals to State boards and commissions in January and February of 2023.

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) today announced the opening of applications for the new $45 million Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP).

Governor Phil Scott, Secretary Julie Moore Address S.5 at Weekly Press Conference

Governor Phil Scott, Secretaries Julie Moore and Joe Flynn, and community leaders today highlighted the importance of securing the $150 million dollars in federal match funding, proposed in the Governor’s fiscal year 2024 budget request, to support critical infrastructure projects for communities across the state.

Governor Phil Scott has made a formal request for federal disaster funds to assist communities and public utilities recover costs for repairs and power restoration following the December 22-24, 2022, winter storm.

Governor Phil Scott today announced he appointed Chris Winters, of Berlin, as commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF).