Gov. Phil Scott seeks fourth term
Scott was first elected in 2016. A centrist Republican, he is criticized by activists on both ends of the political spectrum but enjoys support from many Democrats and most Republicans.
Vermont governor highlights strides made during Legislative session
The Republican governor highlighted using historic federal funding to invest in climate change mitigation, housing, economic development, community recovery, critical infrastructure such as broadband, and improvements to sewer and stormwater systems throughout the state.
Governor Phil Scott delivers adjournment address
“Just think about this,” Scott said Thursday. “After years of debating how to spend hundreds of thousands, and sometimes millions, for programs and new initiatives, we’ve invested billions this session on transformative projects that will put Vermont on a new trajectory.”
Governor: Act 250 proposals ‘actually make it a lot more difficult’ to build housing
The governor on Tuesday had the mayor of Vermont’s largest city and another housing policy expert on hand at his weekly press conference to tell Vermonters now is not the time for red tape when it comes to reforming the state’s land use law, Act 250.
Governor warns population trends are affecting the tax burden in Vermont
The governor during his weekly press conference Tuesday warned that the state continues to face concerning population trends that will only worsen the tax burden.
Gov. Scott statement on Roe v. Wade
“Three years ago, we enacted a law that affirms the fundamental rights of all women and ensures reproductive health decisions remain between a woman and her health care provider – totally free from government interference. … This will remain true in Vermont.”
Gov. Scott vetoes pension reform bill, despite likely override
“I have been clear it does not include enough structural change to solve the enormous unfunded liability problems the State faces. I offered balanced solutions, which were disregarded.”
Scott announces funding for Vermont’s Resilient Communities Fund released
The governor announced that more than $2.1 million in grants will be distributed to towns and nonprofit organizations to fund purchases of flood-vulnerable homes, floodplain restoration, and other outdoor projects that are designed to protect life and property in the state from future flooding events.
Governor continues push for conservative budget, focus on pensions amid unstable economy
The governor once again is urging lawmakers to consider his warning about unstable economic times that are pressing Vermonters as they decide what to do with a state budget that includes billions in federal assistance.
Governor ‘not going to increase taxes now,’ which may affect universal school meals
While taking questions from reporters during his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Phil Scott suggested that an abundance of federal funds in Vermont means “we’re not going to increase taxes now.”
Vermont governor praises removal of testing requirement at Canadian border
The governor announced the Canadian government is dropping testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers at the border beginning April 1. Canada said testing won’t be required for fully vaccinated travelers entering the country by air, land, or water.
Gov. Phil Scott on removal of testing requirements for crossing the Canadian border
“We know that our border communities are culturally and economically inseparable, and we’re thrilled these communities will be able to more easily go about their daily lives as they did prior to the pandemic.”