Policy allows quarantine-free travel from designated counties with a low number of active cases Montpelier, Vt. – As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott today announced he will expand the numb... More »
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT ANNOUNCES UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX RELIEF FOR VERMONT EMPLOYERS Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Labor today announced changes to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program that will reduce employers’ UI ... More »
State of Vermont OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Friday, June 19, 2020 Montpelier, Vt. – At a press conference Friday, Governor Phil Scott was joined by the State’s Executive Director of Racial Equity Xusana Davis and Representative Kevin ‘Coach’ Christie, chair of the... More »
Increased capacity size for event venues and restaurants to begin June 26 Montpelier, Vt. – As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott today announced the state will raise occupancy limits for eve... More »
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced several measures to gradually ease restrictions on Vermonters in long-term care facilities, hospitals and those over the age of 65. In collaboration with the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) and the Depar... More »
Governor emphasizes emergency powers still needed to manage response needs, future outbreaks Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today signed an executive order to update and extend the State of Emergency in Vermont to July 15. The latest order reflects all ... More »
According to the map, there are currently 1,090 cases in Vermont. 544 of those are in Chittendon County and 13 in Orleans County. On March 7, 2020 twenty seven people in Vermont had been tested. As of June 10, 2020, an astonishing 45,742 tests have been comple... More »
Montpelier, Vt. – As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott today announced the resumption of limited indoor seating at restaurants and bars and a data-driven approach to allow travel to and from... More »
Montpelier, VT – [May 22, 2020] – Vermont River Conservancy releases new set of guidelines to follow at swimming holes given the pandemic The Vermont River Conservancy (VRC) anticipates swimming holes throughout the state will see many visitors with the warm... More »
Historic Economic Relief Package Will Go to the Legislature for Review Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced a $400 million economic relief and recovery package, using funds from the $1.25 billion the state received from the Federal CARES Act. ... More »
STATE OF VERMONT EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM 13 TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 01-20 [Play Smart and Play Safe: Restart Phase V] WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020 and March 11, 2020, the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) detected the first two cases of COVID-19 in Vermont ... More »
