Press Release

Governor Phil Scott today made a formal request to President Joe Biden for a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities and public utilities in Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Lamoille, and Orleans counties recover costs for repair of public infrastructure damage caused by damaging storms from January 9 – 13, 2024.

Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Beth Quimby, of Lyndon, to complete the term of Representative Charles Wilson following his resignation.

Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) today announced $13.3 million in Healthy Homes Initiative awards and $2.2 million in Three-acre Stormwater Initiative awards to help 46 manufactured housing communities (also known as mobile home parks) repair, replace, and upgrade water infrastructure.

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.