Press Release

At his weekly press conference today, Governor Phil Scott highlighted his concerns about additional costs associated with new proposals in the Legislature given the new budget reality the state faces. The Governor concluded by reminding Vermonters of the importance of making their voices heard.

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on House of Representatives Potential Billion Dollar Rate Hike Bill

Governor Phil Scott today announced that he has appointed Kate T. Gallagher, of Williston, as a superior court judge.

Governor Phil Scott today signed H.850, An act relating to transitioning education financing to the new system for pupil weighting.

Making it Less Expensive, Faster and Easier to Build Housing and Restore Dilapidated Units is Essential

Governor Scott’s Budget Prioritizes Housing, Public Safety and Flood Recovery Without Overspending or Overpromising

Governor Phil Scott has directed the State Flood Recovery Office to simplify the application process and provide technical assistance to eligible applicants to expedite the distribution of mitigation funds to communities impacted by the July 2023 storms.

Governor Phil Scott has made a formal request to President Joe Biden for a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities in Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties recover costs for repair of public infrastructure damage caused by rainfall and severe flooding on December 18 & 19, 2023.

Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, was inappropriately smeared this week without any consultation with State statute to verify the facts.

At his weekly press conference today, Governor Phil Scott reiterated his call for the Legislature to prioritize public safety this session.