Governor Phil Scott
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Opinion: Governor Scott has got to go
“Governing by veto puts far too much power in the hands of a single official and discounts the work of hundreds of others.”
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Editorial: Is Vermont more or less affordable under Gov. Scott?
Gov. Scott blames others, but he’s the guy with the full-time paycheck and the one person authorized to mobilize the state’s workforce to tackle the big issues.
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Editorial: Scott backs off forced merger
His mantra to make Vermont affordable clashes with the reality that he has not been effective in making that happen.
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Editorial: Gov. Scott’s vision vs. reality
As Gov. Phil Scott delivered his fourth inaugural address last Thursday, the good news is that the state continues to be flush with cash thanks to generous amounts…
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Gov. Scott launches fourth bid for Vermont’s top office
Gov. Phil Scott is running for a fourth term. Hours after he announced his reelection plans in a news release Tuesday morning, Scott told reporters in Montpelier that…
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Scott lifts some coronavirus limits for bars & hotels
Bars and restaurants with counter seating will be allowed to serve customers, under new guidelines announced Friday by Gov. Phil Scott, and lodging facilities can open to 100%…
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Vt. House overrides Gov’s Global Warming Solutions Act veto
The Vermont House voted Thursday to override Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of the Global Warming Solutions Act, legislation that would legally require the state to meet carbon emission…
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Scott extends state of emergency to June 15
With just one COVID-19 patient now in an ICU in a Vermont hospital, Gov. Phil Scott on Friday, May 15, continued to open the state to an economic…
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Gov. Scott extends ‘stay home, stay safe’ order through May 15
Gov. Phil Scott on Friday extended until May 15 a “stay home/stay safe” executive order that has closed businesses, emptied streets and other public places, and put many…
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Legislators: Vetoes hurt Vermont affordability
MIDDLEBURY — Local lawmakers on Monday warned that Gov. Phil Scott’s recent veto of bills aimed at increasing the minimum wage and creating a paid family leave program…
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Governor Scott draws line on tax hikes
MONTPELIER — Like last year, the Republican governor is proposing a conciliatory approach to legislative initiatives and small-bore changes across state government. And like last year, his No.…
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Editorial: Governor’s budget speech hits right notes politically, but actions fall short
At the heart of Gov. Phil Scott’s budget address to the Legislature this week is defense. It’s a budget that promises a smidgeon to almost every political issue…
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Editorial: Zuckerman’s entry adds vigor to Dem’s chances to oust Scott
Speculation that Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, a Progressive/Democrat, will run for governor of Vermont brings renewed vigor to the effort to defeat two-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott. That’s…
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Gov. Scott directs new public records policy
VERMONT — Gov. Phil Scott issued a directive to state agency heads Wednesday, Nov, 13, allowing members of the public to use personal devices to replicate government records…
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Governor Scott recognizes Vt.’s hunting history
BARRE – Flanked by store owners, hunting and angling groups and supporters of outdoor recreation, Governor Phil Scott today recognized the important contribution hunting, fishing and related activities…