Don’t expect a veto on S4, the gun control bill. But that bill turning half of Vermont into an ecological preserve? Gov. Scott has his eye on that one.
10,000 VT households get extra $350 for fuel
Given high oil and kerosene prices, a one-time $350 benefit will be paid Vermonters already receiving fuel assistance.
Late on the mortgage? State offers $30K of pandemic money

Federal ARPA $$ will provide grants of up to $30,000 per Vermont household towards overdue mortgage payments, utility bills, property taxes, and property association charges.
Scott appoints MVU hoop coach to Swanton House seat

Governor Scott has appointed of Matthew Walker to fill the Swanton-Highgate House seat vacated by Rep. Brian Savage.
$1 million grant subsidizes charging stations at apartment houses

Governor Phil Scott launched a new subsidy for electric vehicle charging stations at rental properties.
Within hours, Vermonters claim 350,000 at home Covid tests

Vermonters flocked online to order the free rapid tests in the State of Vermont’s collaboration with the NIH and Amazon.
Governor Scott partnering with NIH to deliver rapid tests to Vermont households

500,000 rapid tests will be delivered to Vermont homes.
Stamford affirms status as “Constitutional Town”

The selectboard of the Town of Stamford voted Dec. 17 to affirm the constitutions of Vermont and the United States, in response to the governor’s restrictions on gathering for worship, work and socializing.