Vermont Governor Phil Scott

During his weekly briefing today, Governor Phil Scott warned that predicted costs to comply with climate and energy bills passed by the legislature will cause undue stress especially on lower income Vermonters.

During his weekly briefing today Governor Phil Scott announced that a state program developed after last year’s flooding to help impacted businesses is restarting.

On July 11th, Vermont experienced severe flooding, exactly one year after catastrophic flooding occurred across the state. Then, overnight Monday, areas of the Northeast Kingdom were inundated with up to eight inches of rain, causing more flooding and damage. Governor Phil Scott discussed the fallout from both floods during his latest briefing today.

Governor Phil Scott says the state is opening temporary recovery centers as officials await word whether the state qualifies for federal disaster assistance.

Two Vermont state Senators have filed suit against the governor, claiming his move to appoint an interim Secretary of Education violates the state constitution.

The rift between Vermont’s Republican governor and the Democratically-controlled Legislature was on display after a legislative session this week overrode most of the governor’s vetoes.

Administration officials met with Vermont legislative leaders on Wednesday in an attempt to find a compromise over a vetoed property tax bill that could be overridden when legislators return to Montpelier on Monday.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott is highlighting a project to repair mobile homes damaged by last year’s flooding.

During his weekly briefing Thursday, Vermont Governor Phil Scott and members of his administration focused on public safety. They say repeat offenders must be held accountable by the state’s courts.

Vermont’s governor emphasized the importance of summer nutrition and education programs during his weekly briefing today.