State of Vermont Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 11, 2024 - 15:14 GMT

In Massachusetts, New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Commit to Continued Cross-Border Collaboration

Boston — The New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) met to discuss coordinated efforts on shared economic, energy and environmental priorities at the 45th annual NEG-ECP Conference held on September 9 and 10 in Boston, Massachusetts. …

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Published on September 11, 2024 - 15:10 GMT

In Massachusetts, New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Commit to Continued Cross-Border Collaboration

Boston — The New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) met to discuss coordinated efforts on shared economic, energy and environmental priorities at the 45th annual NEG-ECP Conference held on September 9 and 10 in Boston, Massachusetts. …

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Published on September 11, 2024 - 14:09 GMT

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Twenty-Third Anniversary of 9/11

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: "On this day twenty-three years ago, an evil act of terrorism shook the foundation of our nation. But, even in our darkest hour, we joined together and emerged stronger – with …

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Published on September 11, 2024 - 13:13 GMT

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Twenty-Third Anniversary of 9/11

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: "On this day twenty-three years ago, an evil act of terrorism shook the foundation of our nation. But, even in our darkest hour, we joined together and emerged stronger – with …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 20:36 GMT

USDA Designates Vermont as Natural Disaster Area for July 2024 Flooding

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation for six Vermont counties in response to this July’s rain and flooding events. Caledonia, Essex, Orange, Chittenden, Lamoille and …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 21:17 GMT

Governor Phil Scott requests a Major Disaster Declaration for July 29-31 Flooding

Governor Phil Scott today made a formal request to President Joe Biden for a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities and individuals in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties recover from damages incurred in the storms and floods of July 29-31, 2024 …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 21:11 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Appoints DaShawn Groves Commissioner of the Department of Vermont Health Access

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Human Services Secretary Jenney Samuelson today announced the appointment of DaShawn Groves as the new commissioner of the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA), effective September 3, 2024. “DaShawn brings a …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint Announce $2.1M in Community ...

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and Vermont’s congressional delegation today announced $2,155,468 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funding awards through the Vermont …

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Published on August 20, 2024 - 20:28 GMT

President Biden Approves Governor Scott's Major Disaster Declaration Request

Montpelier Vt. – President Joseph Biden today approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a FEMA major disaster declaration for Vermont to assist individuals and communities in recovering from flooding that occurred from July 9 to 11, 2024. “The impact of …

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Published on August 20, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Passing of Senator Bill Doyle

Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “Senator Doyle was an institution. A beloved teacher to decades of Vermont students and mentor to hundreds of legislators, including me. Serving Washington County with Bill was a real privilege. “I …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Charles Martin Deputy Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) Secretary Julie Moore today announced the appointment of Charles Martin as the new deputy secretary of the ANR. Martin most recently worked in the Flood Recovery Office at the …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 20:03 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Takes Additional Action to Expedite Flood Response and Recovery

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced new actions to both prepare for Tropical Depression Debby and continue to respond to the damage from multiple storms in July. On Thursday, Governor Scott requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration …

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Published on August 5, 2024 - 18:09 GMT

Application Now Open for Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Agency of Human Services, and the Agency of Education announced today that Vermont’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) program online application is now available for families to apply at summerebt.vermont …

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Published on August 3, 2024 - 13:17 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for July 10-11 Storm

Montpelier, Vt.— Governor Phil Scott has made a formal request for a federal disaster declaration which would bring federal resources to individuals and communities recovering from the July 10 and 11 flooding event. The declaration requests funding under …

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Published on August 2, 2024 - 18:05 GMT

Vermont Requests Federal Assessment of July 30-31 Storms and Flood Damage

Montpelier, Vt. —The State today submitted a request for a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to determine whether the state qualifies for a federal major disaster declaration for flooding and resulting …

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Published on July 19, 2024 - 18:01 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Requests Secretarial Disaster Designation from U.S. Department of Agriculture in Response to July Flooding

Montpelier, Vt. — Governor Phil Scott has requested that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issue a disaster designation for the State of Vermont in response to severe July flooding. A Secretarial Disaster Designation would open the …

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Published on July 16, 2024 - 17:19 GMT

Vermont Expands Vehicle Incentive Programs for Residents Affected by Flooding

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) today announced it will again modify its vehicle incentive programs for Vermonters whose personal vehicles were damaged by flooding in an effort to provide increased …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 17:31 GMT

Governor Phil Scott Appoints Joseph McLean as Superior Court Judge of Environmental Division

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Joseph McLean, as a superior court judge of the environmental division. “Joe has demonstrated a strong understanding of Vermont’s environmental laws through his decades of legal …

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Published on July 13, 2024 - 21:11 GMT

Vermont Requests Federal Assessment of July 10-11 Storms and Flood Damage

Montpelier, Vt — The State today submitted a request for a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to determine whether the state qualifies for a federal major disaster declaration for flooding and resulting …

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Published on July 13, 2024 - 13:31 GMT

Governor Scott Authorizes Temporary Regulatory Relief to Expedite Emergency Response and Infrastructure Rebuild

Berlin, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration, which updates the existing Declaration to include temporary regulatory relief in specific areas. These actions will help expedite the response to the July 2024 …

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