MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 29 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release and letter: Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On May 27, Governor Scott allowed a bill of the following title to become law without his signature: * H.508, An act relating to approval of an amendment to the ranked choice voting provisions of the charter of the City of Burlington On May 27, Governor Scott returned without signature and vetoed  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 31 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on May 30, 2023: Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On May 30, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: * S.4, An act relating to reducing crimes of violence associated with juveniles and dangerous weapons * S.36, An act relating to crimes against health care workers at hospitals and against emergency medical treatment providers * more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 2 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 1, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: * H.62, An act relating to the interstate Counseling Compact * H.77, An act relating to Vermont's adoption of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact * H.86, An act relating to Vermont's adoption of the Audiology and Speech-Langu more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 1 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On May 31, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: * S.17, An act relating to sheriff reforms * S.48, An act relating to regulating the sale of catalytic converters * S.95, An act relating to banking and insurance * S.112, An act relating to miscellaneous subjects related to the Public Utility more PR

MIDDLEBURY, Vermont, June 2 (TNSres) -- Middlebury College issued the following news: Clark O'Bryan '23 of Warren, Vermont, and Aubrianna Wilson '23, of Los Angeles, California, have each been awarded a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, which supports a year of international travel focused on a self-designed independent project. Clark O'Bryan An architecture major with a minor in biology, O'Bryan will use his $40,000 Watson Fellowship to work with traditional builders around the world. His projec more PR

BURLINGTON, Vermont, May 31 (TNSsel) -- The University of Vermont issued the following news: The University of Vermont 222nd Commencement on May 21, 2023, was a day of inspiration, achievement, and celebration. The weather was sunny and cool for the morning outdoor ceremony, during which Commencement Speaker and National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan presented a "mneumonic" version of Vermont to make his address more memorable. Ending with "T" for transformation, he stated more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 2 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: Governor Phil Scott today announced continued progress towards the implementation of the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan (VT-FMLI). The Department of Financial Regulation approved the VT-FMLI insurance coverages and rates filed by The Hartford, a private insurance carrier who was selected to deliver and administer the program benefits. Phase 1 of the three-phased progra more PR