News

• Governor Douglas to Apply for Disaster Declaration
  Governor Douglas announced that the initial damage assessment for the December 11th ice storm in southern Vermont has exceeded the required federal threshold of $1 million, allowing the Governor to apply for a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
• Governor Unveils New Name for the Food Stamp Program; Kicks Off Implementation of New Eligibility Criteria
  Governor Jim Douglas, Unveiled a new name for Vermont’s enhanced Food Stamp Program; beginning today, the program will be known as 3Squares VT.
• Governor Douglas Joins Virgin Healthmiles’ Capitol Steps Challenge To Tackle Obesity
  Governor Douglas announced he and members of the state’s administration will participate in the Capitol Steps Challenge, the first phase of Virgin HealthMiles’ year-long initiative created to draw attention to the growing issue of obesity in America.