Governor Outlines Bold Plan for Structural Reform Amid Fiscal Challenges Rep. Pattie McCoy (R) – “House Republicans appreciate the serious proactiveapproach that Governor Scott laid out in his budget address. Many difficult decisionsneed to be made for Vermont to become affordable.”Sen. Scott Beck (R) – “Governor Scott is asking the legislature to reform inefficientsystems that are not … Read more

H. 545 – An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations.This bill proposes to authorize the Commissioner of Health to issue immunization recommendations for children and adults as part of the Department’s immunization program. This bill further proposes to allow the Commissioner of Health to issue standing orders for recommended immunizations and provides immunity from civil … Read more

The Governor’s State of the State made a very clear case: Vermont can be a national model of government that solves problems and helps people, ifwe follow through on education reform. And education reform isn’t optional. It’s essential: to affordability, housing, workforcegrowth, and Vermont’s future.The Governor laid out the reality Vermonters are living with every … Read more

The Rutland Herald printed the following statement in the letter to editor about President Trump: “He lies uncontrollably. Literally every time he opens his mouth in public, or writes one of his thousands of tweets, he lies….” — Craig Tomkinson of Mount Holly However, the paper refused to print my wife’s letter to the editor. … Read more

Governor’s State of the State Talking Points The Governor’s State of the State made a very clear case: Vermont can be a national model of government that solves problems and helps people, ifwe follow through on education reform. And education reform isn’t optional. It’s essential: to affordability, housing, workforcegrowth, and Vermont’s future.The Governor laid out … Read more

On June 11, Governor Scott returned without signature and vetoed H.91, An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program and sent the following letter to the General Assembly: Dear Ms. Wrask: Pursuant to Chapter II, Section 11 of the Vermont Constitution, I’m returning H.91, An act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance … Read more

On June 9, Governor Scott returned without signature and vetoed S.125, An act relating to collective bargaining and sent the following letter to the General Assembly: Dear Mr. Bloomer: Pursuant to Chapter II, Section 11 of the Vermont Constitution, I am returning S.125, An act relating to collective bargaining, without my signature because of my objections described herein: This bill would … Read more

Bills Passed in Concurrence with Proposal of Amendment bills of the following titles  S. 53 Senate bill, entitled An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services  S. 59 Senate bill, entitled An act relating to amendments to Vermont’s Open Meeting Law H. 482 House bill, entitled An act … Read more

May 23, 2025 Press release Montpelier, Vt. – In November, Vermonters called for real change, following years of historic, often double-digit property tax increases, and declining student performance.  In January, at the very beginning of the legislative process, Governor Scott put forward a detailed plan to transform the education system. It’s abundantly clear – to even the … Read more

May 23, 2025 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “In January, I proposed a bold plan to reform our public education system, focused on improving quality and opportunities for our kids, stabilizing our funding system, and providing taxpayers with much needed relief.  “I have been clear: we cannot adjourn this legislative … Read more