Tue, 05/18/2021 - 5:31pm tim
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. These include bills related to promoting equity in the health care system and related to hate-motivated crimes. He also signed S42, which creates a Commission to address the mental health care service and support needs of emergency service providers.
On May 18, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles:
H.108,
S.20,
An act relating to restrictions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemicals of concern in consumer products
On May 18, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles and issued the statement, below:
Governor proclaims May 16-22 EMS Week as crews make statewide vaccination push vermontbiz.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from vermontbiz.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Moves Follow Updated CDC Guidance and as Vermont Continues to Lead the Nation in Vaccinations
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced that because Vermont has already hit its necessary vaccination threshold with over 60 percent of the population receiving at least one dose, it will move into Step 3 of the Vermont Forward Plan more than two weeks ahead of schedule.
Additionally, following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Governor signed an executive order lifting the state’s masking and physical distancing requirements for fully vaccinated individuals in Vermont. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the final dose of your COVID-19 vaccine. Those not vaccinated must continue to wear masks in public spaces and adhere to gathering and social distancing requirements, as described in the governor s order.
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Mon, 05/10/2021 - 2:35pm tim
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott proclaimed May 9-15, 2021 Inclusion Week in Vermont and reiterated Vermont’s commitment to welcoming all people.
The governor also established a
Proclamation of Inclusion, which makes clear the State of Vermont condemns discrimination in all forms, and welcomes all people who want to live, work and visit Vermont. Both proclamations acknowledge the work of many in state and local government and by community groups across the state, while recognizing there is more work to do to consistently address racism and systemic inequities.
“This is an important pair of proclamations because they recognize that being truly inclusive and welcoming takes work, and we have to keep building on it,” said Governor Scott. “The fact is, if we want stronger, more economically secure communities, we need more people and more diversity in Vermont. I hope this effort sends a message to anyone who wants to live and work