Compiled for your viewing pleasure a handful of Governor Scott’s takes on President-Elect Trump, what our local elections mean for the clean heat standard, and his outlook for the upcoming session.
Gov. Scott: Trump plan to deport 17 million illegal immigrants is “unrealistic”
Scott said of Trump: “I don’t see that what he has proposed is realistic and I would have to think that those who are coming into power with him would understand.”
Wheels for Warmth: stacking tires and impact year after year
Wheels for warmth is a fundraiser where you can donate your used tires off to be resold at the annual tire sale. Tire drop-off locations are listed below. 100% of the proceeds go to emergency fuel assistance in Vermont. Tires can be donated Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. If tires cannot be re-sold there is a recycling fee for $5 per tire and $10 per truck tire.
Today is Noah Kahan Busyhead Awareness Day
Since launching last year, The Busyhead Project has raised over $2.5 million dollars in pursuit of its ultimate goal to make mental healthcare accessible for all, by joining forces with national and local organizations to increase mental health awareness, amplify discussion, and democratize resources.
New work, travel guidelines announced
Beginning April 9, vaccinated Vermonters may travel out-of-state without testing or quarantine, Gov. Phil Scott announced at the Covid-19 press conference today. Unvaccinated Vermonters may travel, but must be tested within three days upon return. They will not be required to quarantine.
2019 meeting with PRC Consul General a “meet and greet” courtesy, Scott says
Vermont Daily readers have been asking about the State of Vermont’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In particular, they have asked about meetings between state officials, including Gov. Phil Scott, and PRC officials.
Guv won’t “turn the screws” on carbon-emitting citizens; prefers carrot to stick
Governor Phil Scott doesn’t want the State of Vermont to “turn the screws” on” Vermonters or “break their wills” when it comes to climate-change reduction policies. His position runs contrary to advice given to the Vermont Climate Council by a Massachusetts climate official.
Racist or entertainer? Either way, Steve Merrill’s still banned from press conferences
Northeast Kingdom TV news producer Steve Merrill was banned last week from asking questions at Gov. Phil Scott’s twice-weekly press conference.
Scott might agree to taxing more services and products, if overall burden reduced
Gov. Phil Scott would consider expanding sales tax on services, products, but only to reduce the overall burden. Asked about a plan to reduce the percentage of the sales tax but expand the scope of taxable products and services, Scott said: “This isn’t the time to increase taxes on anyone….if the Legislature is talking about reducing the burden, I’m all ears.”
Unpublicized Covid-19 variants may resist vaccine, Levine says
There are no reported cases of any Covid-19 variants in Vermont, Health Commissioner Mark Levine said. That’s the good news. However, a variant in California may be fueling the current Los Angeles epidemic, he said. Also, relatively unpublicized variants in Brazil and South Africa may not respond to the current vaccine, he said.
Guv, Levine quarantine after press conference Covid contact
This afternoon (January 19), Governor Phil Scott, Department of Health Commissioner Mark Levine, M.D. and other administration officials were informed that a contractor who provided services at the Governor’s coronavirus briefings on Friday, January 15 and Tuesday, January 19 has tested positive for COVID-19.
Levine unsure when vaccinated Vermonters will be immune
Climate caucus to hold first meeting Thursday Press pursues Trump bus pandemic risk story Scott signs into law 2021 Town Meeting changes By Guy Page The Vermont Department of Health can’t say […]
Guv ducks martial law enforcement question
Gov. Scott answered: “I don’t believe President Trump will be declaring martial law.” Vermont Daily said, “Okay, say he does?” Scott replied: “I don’t want to play that game, because I don’t believe it will happen.”
Some retailers upset with guv for Black Friday comment
On Nov. 24, Scott asked Vermonters not to shop on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday retailing season) if they didn’t have a need to. The normally pro-business Scott may be hoping to stop the new surge of COVID cases, but his comments seem to have rattled small business owners.
GUV: Temporary fuel tanks may go to “red-tagged” homeowners
By Guy Page October 23, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott said the State of Vermont may provide temporary fuel storage to homeowners prohibited from receiving heating fuel deliveries due to uninspected or […]
Vermonters crossing into central, northern NH must quarantine 14 days unless trip “essential”
Governor a NIMBY on New England wind power By Guy Page October 20, 2020 – Vermonters who make “unnecessary” trips across the Connecticut River into central and northern New Hampshire must quarantine […]
