State News
VT Health Dept. COVID update includes new contact tracing resources!
Eight months into the pandemic, terms that were once unfamiliar have become a part of our everyday language — contact tracing, infectious periods, serology, quarantine. We are always working on resources to help Vermonters understand exactly what these terms... More »
US COVID-19 Cases Reported to the CDC in the Last 7 Days
Below, a current map provided by the Untied States Center for Disease Control shows current COVID case information by state on October 7, 2020. Updated October 7, 2020 State/Territory Total Cases Confirmed Probable California 828,461 N/A N/A Texas 773,435 N/A ... More »
Gov. Scott says, “We’re a victim of our own success”
Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) September 29, 2020 New information: State Officials Ask Vermonters to Keep Setting an Example in COVID-19 Prevention State officials Tuesday noted that the world marked a grim milestone of 1 million COVID-19 deaths,... More »
Time to Get Your Flu Shot!
Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) September 28, 2020 Time to Get Your Flu Shot! It’s more important than ever to get your flu shot this year ─ when both flu viruses and the new coronavirus may be spreading at the same time. There are many more u... More »
State Lawmakers Pass Funding Package in Support of VSCS
State Lawmakers Pass Funding Package in Support of VSCS Allocation includes bridge funding to stabilize the system for students, employees, and communities of VSCS Montpelier, VT – Today, the Vermont Legislature advanced to the Governor a state budget that und... More »
Increased Awareness is Needed When Open Burning During Current Dry Weather
Vermont is currently experiencing abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions, and the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is reminding the public to exercise caution and follow all state laws and local ordinances with open burning. Open burning cu... More »
Governor: School sports can begin soon
by Joseph Gresser Fall sports can begin when Vermont schools officially move to less restrictive step three measures on Saturday, Education Secretary Dan French said at Governor Phil Scott’s press briefing Tuesday. School opened at step two, under which stu... More »
Governor Scott on the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “I am saddened to learn of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I send my heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. “History will remember, and ou... More »
Daily Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) September 8, 2020
COVID-19 testing options expand in Vermont Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, announced on Tuesday that Kinney Drugs will begin offering COVID-19 testing at 11 locations in Vermont in the next few weeks. Kinney Drugs, which is partnering with UVM Medical C... More »
New online vehicle registration system
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the launch of a new online system for temporary registrations and license plates for private vehicle sales. “This pandemic has changed the way Vermonters do busine... More »
Governor’s statement on Labor Day
Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement: “Every year, on first weekend of September, we celebrate the workers of our nation – those who, throughout our history, have powered our economy and communities. This year, I especially want to recogniz... More »