Governor Phil Scott today announced that the next phase of the State’s vaccination efforts will begin on March 8 for Vermonters with certain high-risk conditions. With additional supply coming to the state, Governor Scott also unveiled a new track of the vaccine rollout starting next week to include school staff and childcare providers, as well as an expansion of the definition of first responders under Phase 1A.
Gov. Phil Scott joined other governors praising the U.S. rejoining of the Paris Climate Accords.
The Coalition for Tobacco-Free Vermont and other advocacy groups want the Vermont Legislature to pass S24, legislation to eliminate the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, supporters said yesterday at the State House.
Attorney General T.J. Donovan has filed a lawsuit on behalf of State Auditor Doug Hoffer against OneCare Vermont after the accountable care organization breached its contract with the State by repeatedly refusing to provide accounting records to the State Auditor.
Opportunity Vermont has released a petition calling on the Mayor and City Council to abandon any proposal that taxes residents who need gas for heat, hot water, or cooking.
Governor Phil Scott today announced that Vermont businesses will see another rate decrease in workers’ compensation insurance in 2021. This is the fifth straight year workers’ compensation rates have decreased, and when combined with decreases from 2017-2020, Vermont employers will pay an average of 36% less in workers’ compensation premiums than they did in 2016.
The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) cautions Vermonters about the significant risks associated with investing in publicly traded companies that are experiencing extreme price volatility due to stock speculation.
There can be large-scale test kit contamination, as both the US and the UK (and several African countries) discovered during the early phase of the pandemic.
Governor Phil Scott Tuesday delivered his fifth budget address to the General Assembly, presenting a balanced budget that, with the help of federal stimulus, includes $210 million in bold new investments to strengthen the economy, create more and better paying jobs, and address big priorities, like downtown revitalization, infrastructure, broadband and climate change. All without raising taxes or existing fees or cutting essential services.
Being the Senate’s president pro tempore, Leahy is now third in line to the presidency. The president pro tempore has historically presided over Senate impeachment trials of non-presidents.
One of the challenges is to debunk the many myths surrounding sex and labor trafficking. Human trafficking is often confused with smuggling, evoking ideas of an international slave trade that has little to do with Vermont’s small towns and cities. Victims of trafficking in Vermont, however, include our own neighbors.
Governor Phil Scott today announced a handful of new appointments and promotions in the Agency of Administration, Agency of Human Services and on his senior staff.
Between December 23 and January 2, households may gather with one other trusted household.
At noon Friday, December 18, the final day of Chanukah, supporters of the U.S. Constitution will gather at the Vermont State House lawn for the first in a series of rallies to support the Constitution and Bill of Rights, starting with the First Amendment.
BURLINGTON, VT – The Vermont Department of Health is urging anyone who attended Sunday services at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg on November 22 to get tested for COVID-19.
Many Vermonters in need will receive a surprise gift of warmth this winter thanks to the Split the Ticket Fund. While thousands of Vermont families receive fuel assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, there are many Vermonters that don’t qualify but still need help. These families can receive donations of heating oil, propane, or kerosene from the Split the Ticket Fund, a Vermont based 501c3 non-profit organization.
One of our native wildlife species historically played an important role on Thanksgiving Day. North America’s native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. reports.
The State’s General Fund, Transportation Fund, and Education Fund receipts were $18.27 million, or 10.1%, above expectations in October.
Vermont game wardens helped recover two hunters lost in Middlesex Notch Saturday evening, November 14, the opening day of Vermont’s sixteen-day rifle deer hunting season.
BURLINGTON – The State of Vermont reported 72 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday morning, the highest number of cases reported since the start of the pandemic, and almost double the number of new […]
Free Vermont state recognized tribal citizen hunting and fishing licenses will become available in January, 2021, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Act 143, approved by the 2020 Legislature, states […]
Montpelier – Governor Phil Scott and Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, today announced an advisory on social gatherings, strongly recommending they be limited to 10 or fewer people. Noting that Vermont has seen […]
Vermont Fish & Wildlife is reporting that several important fall foods for wildlife are less abundant this year. “Fish & Wildlife staff routinely survey mast stands around the state in late September […]
Revenue exceeds expectations lowered by pandemic General Fund revenues for the month of September were $165.97 million versus the monthly target of $134.49 million, +$31.49 million or +23.41% above the consensus target, […]
Applications Open October 28 – program applies to healthcare, human services, pharmacy, grocery, some retail jobs October 22, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott today announced the second round of the Frontline Employee […]
The Department of Justice Wednesday October 21 announced a global resolution of its criminal and civil investigations into the opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma. “The abuse and diversion of prescription opioids has […]
Tuesday morning thousands of Vermonters listened in as the Vermont Republican Party began a multi-station radio campaign across Vermont, getting on the airwaves from Alburg to Vernon. “The Vermont Republican Party is […]
Lack of wounds testament to Successful Sea Lamprey Control Efforts The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department recently certified a record fish entry for a 19.36-pound lake trout caught in Lake Champlain in […]
Members of the Vermont Legislature have announced the formation of a Vermont National Guard Legislative Caucus in advance of an anticipated large-scale deployment of the Vermont Army National Guard in 2021, with […]
October 5, 2020 – Governor Phil Scott has vetoed H926, changes to Act 250, and signed several other bills, including expanding access to contraception for youth and adults. A decision on S54, […]
Scott Milne Announces Additional Democratic and Independent Endorsements POMFRET, VT – Today, candidate for Lieutenant Governor Scott Milne announced that five additional Democratic and Independent leaders have endorsed his candidacy. “I’ve known Scott Milne for a […]
Editor’s note: a PAC supporting Molly Gray – the Vermont Democratic lieutenant-governor candidate already under fire for failing to vote year after year – recklessly published incomplete information about Scott Milne’s ‘nearly […]
State of Vermont OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR For Immediate Release Friday, September 18, 2020 Media Contact Rebecca Kelley, Office of the Governor 802-622-4047 | rebecca.kelley@vermont.gov GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT UPDATES BAR SEATING GUIDANCE, LIFTS […]
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the launch of a new online system for temporary registrations and license plates for private vehicle sales. […]
Former Lt. Gov. candidate nominated by GOP committee to run against Democrats Sears, Campion in southwestern county August 24, 2020 – Former Republican Lt. Governor candidate Meg Hansen in Manchester today announced […]
Towns, cities may impose stricter regulations on gathering size, liquor sales; returning college students in mind Vermont Daily mentioned to Gov. Scott at his August 11 press conference the small crowds at […]
August 12, 2020 – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (VAST) today announced that the Legislature has approved funding to accelerate the completion of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT). […]
Runoff control, in-lake aeration credited August 10, 2020 – Ongoing phosphorus reduction in and around Lake Carmi in agricultural Franklin County in 2019 moved the popular recreational lake almost halfway to its […]
Candidate spent $3400 to get ‘public record’ documents passing between AG, Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood PAC violated campaign finance law, Vermont Right to Life says August 8, 2020 – Vermont Attorney General […]
It’s good that Vermonters are getting outside. But they still must Follow the Rules at fishing accesses, Fish & Wildlife says The COVID pandemic has affected our lives in many ways, and […]
Don’t plant them, report them, VT Agency of Ag says July 28, 2020 -The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) has been notified that several Vermont residents have received unsolicited […]
The Vermont Right to Life Committee calls upon Planned Parenthood of Vermont to join with Planned Parenthood of Greater New York in denouncing their founder, Margaret Sanger, for her active involvement in […]
Governor Phil Scott announced actions on the following bills, passed by the Legislature. Bills with a corresponding message to the Legislature are noted below and messages are attached. On July 13, Governor […]
Hospital Entrants’ Body Temperatures Now Read by Thermal Camera Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin announced today that patients, visitors, and staff entering its main hospital will now have their body temperature […]
Panel to consider legislation to “clarify the path” for prosecuting harassment, hate speech and other bias motivated crimes JUNE 9, 2020 – Governor Phil Scott today announced the opening of the application for appointment […]
Editor’s note: The headlines this week have focused on deficits, the November election, protests, and pandemic-related restrictions – and rightly so. But sometimes the “if it bleeds it leads” media mentality leads […]
The following Vermonters are running for the Vermont Legislature as Republicans and are endorsed by the campaign to elect John Klar as governor, according to a press release from the Brookfield resident’s […]
Rep. Cynthia Browning of Arlington will be running for re-election to the Vermont House as one of the two representatives for Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate and Sunderland. But this time around she will […]
Receipts down by $141 million in a single month – delayed tax payments main culprit May 8, 2020 – Thanks to the Covid-19 economic slowdown, April revenues for the State of Vermont […]
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC RE-OPENING STEPS Increases Safety Protocols, Allows More Employees Back to Work As modeling indicates continued progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19, Governor Phil Scott today announced a […]
MONTPELIER (April 24, 2020) — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF) announced the filing of an important legal brief in the Vermont Supreme Court regarding the State of […]
STATEMENT: GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ON THE FUTURE OF THE VERMONT STATE COLLEGE SYSTEM Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Vermont State College […]
Saying it’s time for farmers to ‘make farmers politicians again,’ guv candidate issues economic plan, publishes slate of 10 candidates April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –In the midst of a crisis for Vermont’s dairy farms and […]
April 10, 2020: GOP Gubernatorial candidate John Klar is urging Vermonters to contact their local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) to order food early for the 2020 growing season. Also, Vermont’s dairy farms and craft […]
Extends State of Emergency and All Existing Mitigation Orders and Closures until May 15 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today extended Vermont’s State of Emergency through May 15, which also extends the […]
Jacqueline Tran, a Norwich University graduate and former Trump fundraiser, has been named as Finance Director for a black, conservative woman candidate running for the Maryland House seat held by Rep. Elijah […]
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT DISMISSES SCHOOLS FOR IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION FOR REMAINDER OF 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR School districts to implement continuity of learning plans for remote learning by April 13 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today […]
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ISSUES A “STAY HOME, STAY SAFE” ORDER, DIRECTS ADDITIONAL CLOSURES Orders Vermonters to restrict and minimize activities outside of the home Directs non-essential businesses and non-profits to cease in-person […]
The State of Vermont has published a map showing public “hot spots” of wi-fi availability. Broadband Internet access is an important resource for remote learning and working from home but may not […]
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES NEW GUIDANCE ON COVID-19 COMMUNITY MITIGATION MEASURES All Bars and Restaurants Must Close or Offer Takeout Only Gatherings are limited to less than 50 people or 50% of […]
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A new poll conducted by Emerson College finds that 70 percent of Vermont voters do not support the commercialization and taxation of marijuana. Only 30 percent believe the state should move toward implementing a […]
Event also features State House visit, group photo, contest awards presentation Students, staff and parents from home schools and private schools are invited to participate in National School Choice Week observations on […]
The Governor points to a demographic crisis and regional inequity as state’s biggest challenges; Offers agenda and vision for addressing them The following is a press release issued by the office of […]
12-23-2019 – for immediate release. For information contact Nate Formalarie, Agency of Commerce and Community Development, 802-522-7323 | nate.formalarie@vermont.gov Montpelier – The Agency of Commerce and Community Development is preparing for the launch […]
PRESS RELEASE December 17, 2019 Contact: Meg Hansen info@hansenforvermont.com, 802-622-4165 MEG HANSEN ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR LT. GOVERNOR Manchester, VT – Health policy expert and entrepreneur Meg Hansen formally announces her campaign for Lt. […]
December 12, 2019 – for immediate release. For more information contact Guy Page, editor of Vermont Water Cooler, at 802-505-0448, pagecommunicationsvt@gmail.com Less than a third of Vermonters support unrestricted abortion through all […]
photo: JT Dodge of Newbury, seen speaking at carbon tax protest at Statehouse, has been elected vice chair of Vermont Libertarian Party. PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY VERMONT LIBERTARIAN PARTY:December 10, 2019 We […]
Sometimes all it takes to understand one of Vermont’s most perplexing economic problems is a room full of drums. It’s not every day you see two gray-haired economic experts like Art Woolf […]
Governor’s Weekly Press Conference to Detail Projects Moving to Stage Three of the State’s Phosphorus Reduction Initiative At his weekly press conference, Governor Phil Scott will be joined by leadership from the agencies […]
Vermont GOP re-elected Deb Billado of Essex Junction to another term as party state chair
The following announcement was posted on the Green Mountain Republicans Facebook page tonight: John Klar will announce his Republican candidacy for Vermont Governor at noon on Monday, October 28, at the State […]
October 25, 2019 – for immediate release For more information contact Brad Ferland at 999-2633, bferland@together.net Permission given to publish press release and/or video Link to video: https://youtu.be/0p4fWpnfSps ‘Travels with Charlie’ video series goes to […]
For Immediate Release Monday, October 21, 2019 Contact Mark Bosma, Vermont Emergency Management 802-839-6717; Mark.Bosma@vermont.gov Montpelier, Vt. – Nearly 500 emergency responders and officials from local, state and partner agencies will test their disaster recovery […]
10/8/2019 Press Release – from Vermont Right to Life Committee October 8, 2019 For further information: Sharon Toborg (802) 249-6939 Planned Parenthood PAC fundraiser to honorAttorney General T. J. Donovan forpromoting unrestricted, […]
