Mermel: Governor Scott, we appreciate you
Republicans call him weak or label him a RINO, but somehow they don’t understand that Governor Scott is the best thing anyone on the right has going for them.
Gov. Scott: ‘I will veto S.5’ — ask representatives and senators to sustain this veto
“For these reasons and more, I will veto S.5, and I’m asking Vermonters, even the many who have already contacted their legislators, to make their voices heard and ask their representatives and senators to sustain this veto.”
Scott: Make Vermont more affordable
The Republican governor said on Tuesday that if Vermont doesn’t become more affordable to grow its economy, the state will continue to hemorrhage residents to more affordable states. And, in turn, Vermont won’t be able to attract the workers it desperately needs for its workforce.
Scott: $9M in recovery, revitalization grants awarded
A second round of Community Recovery and Revitalization grants will be dispersed to 23 programs in 10 counties, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said, that will support housing, child care, agriculture, education, arts and entertainment, and municipal water and wastewater projects.
Scott on potential budget veto: ‘It’s on the table’
The governor appeared on the “Morning Drive” radio show Wednesday to discuss his stance on the budget proposal from the majority party in Montpelier — and he continues sounding the alarm on big new spending proposals.
Scott signs bills on expunging criminal records, post-employment state benefits
Under the new law, the court will be able to consider expunging adult and juvenile criminal cases that have been referred to diversion programs without a prosecutor dismissing the cases beforehand.
Scott: Key areas of progress made with Legislature
Speaking Wednesday afternoon during his weekly press conference, the Republican governor said that while he has been critical of the governing body recently, he said the Legislature had made progress this session. At the same time, he remains concerned over the state’s budget.
Scott: Raising Department of Motor Vehicle fees 20% is ‘regressive’, ‘not needed’
With House Bill 479 sitting with the Senate Committee on Transportation, Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Joe Flynn, who serves as secretary of the Transportation Department, denounced the bill’s efforts to raise Department of Motor Vehicle fees by 20%. The bill passed out of the House of Representatives on March 30 with a 100-39 vote.
Scott fearful of future budgets amid proposed state spending in the Legislature
The budget emanating from the House currently features cuts to “every single initiative” of the discussions. “Not only that, but they also increase the state general fund budget over the last year by 12%,” Scott said. “They did that by spending over $60 million more than I propose in ongoing base expenditures.”
Gov. Phil Scott warns about House budget
I have to say I’m very concerned with the direction we’re heading in. And it’s not because some of my proposals have been cut. I worry about how we will possibly pay for all of this as we look towards an uncertain economic future.
Gov. Phil Scott on civility and respect
So before acting, just remember — regardless of age — we’re all role models for someone, and we all need to play our part. And it’s never too late to be a better person.
Scott’s 2024 budget proposal anticipates $2.6M in sports betting revenue
While official legislation has yet to be passed, Gov. Phil Scott’s recently unveiled fiscal year 2024 budget includes an anticipated $2.6 million in revenue from potential sports betting legalization.