Deleted Tweets From Phil Scott, R-Vt.

Today at 1:00 p.m. I will be swearing-in Judge Nancy Waples to the Vermont Supreme Court. She will be an incredible justice and also the first woman of color to serve on Vermont’s highest court. You can watch the ceremony live at the link below. https://t.co/gacEumPIX1

We’ve all seen proposals – large and small – that could make a real difference but fall by the wayside because resources aren’t available to fund them. That is just not the case today, because of historic levels of federal funding at our disposal. 1/

We’ve all seen proposals – large and small – that could make a real difference but fall by the wayside because resources aren’t available to fund them. That is just not the case today, because of historic levels of federal funding at our disposal. 1/

History shows us that simply adding more money is only a short-term solution and we’ll be back in a few years with the same problem. One way to help fix that is giving new employees something we know appeals to them: the ability to choose the benefit plan that works for them. 4/4

But I want to be clear: Legislative leaders know full well I continue to have concerns about putting a more than $200 million band aid on a system without fixing the underlying problem. 3/

After the Senate passed it yesterday, without taking up my concerns, we’ll attempt to work with the House to find the best path for Vermonters who ultimately will be responsible for making good on this massive $5.7 billion liability. 2/

The pension bill was first introduced in the Senate on March 9, and on March 10, I sent a letter outlining my concerns to Senate leadership and providing a pathway forward. 1/ https://t.co/DiO6MBSrCj

Congratulations to Captain Julie Scribner on being the Vermont on of the recipients of @USATODAY Women of the Year for her efforts to recruit more women in law enforce. Captain Scribner represents the best of what Vermont has to offer! QT @bfp_news: Julie Scribner is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year for her contributions toward Vermont becoming the first to h… https://t.co/fTnE8efuq6)

In addition to items from law enforcement agencies, members of the public also may donate body-armor vests, provided the vests have a rating of level III or more. Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 10 Vermont State Police barracks statewide until March 23. 3/

After that, the vests will be collected throughout the state and packaged for shipment to Ukraine. A list of all Vermont State Police barracks can be found online here: https://t.co/R0RyetkDY3.

We’ve made historic investments in housing, broadband, climate change, water infrastructure and economic recovery – but we need to more with the remaining ARPA funds. Read more about my plans at https://t.co/3qcCl8lDjq. 2/2

A year ago this week, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan, giving us $1B to invest in our future. For two legislative sessions, I’ve pushed for this money to go to transformative projects that will deliver the best return, and make sure that all 14 counties benefit 1/

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure law passed by congress, the Biden Administration today announced that Vermont will receive over $200 million for modernization of five land ports of entry along the Vermont border with Canada. https://t.co/XIduKAXWbq

Our opioid crisis has worsened due to the challenges brought on by the pandemic. In my budget address, I outlined a proposal to provide nearly $8M in additional funding to strengthen local prevention and recovery efforts, expand residential treatment options, and more. https://t.co/XXzz3pykLK

Yesterday, I presented the legislature with my FY23 budget. With unprecedented federal funding and historic state surpluses, we must seize on this opportunity to make transformative investments in all 14 counties, while providing tax relief Vermonters. https://t.co/d9Ksc2mr9h

Yesterday, I presented the legislature with my budget for fiscal year 2023. With unprecedented federal funding and a $400 million surplus, we must seize on this opportunity to make transformative investments in all 14 counties. https://t.co/d9Ksc2mr9h

Today the state is beginning to distribute about 120,000 rapid antigen tests to child care programs in Vermont. The program will offer testing to kids between 2 and 5, and child care program staff. Child care providers ca learn more at the link below. https://t.co/vlBLOHEQgn

The program has

I’ve never been more optimistic about the future of Vermont, but it requires all of us to meet this moment of service to Vermonters. With millions in federal funding, our goals are within reach, but it will require all of us to work together to help make our state even stronger. https://t.co/gUZ8DOHU6g

Just look at our hospitals, where many patients are sicker and getting admitted because of deferred care or our mental health system, where demand for crisis services has never been higher. 43/

Today at 1:00 p.m. I will be swearing-in Judge Nancy Waples to the Vermont Supreme Court. She will be an incredible justice and also the first woman of color to serve on Vermont’s highest court. You can watch the ceremony live at the link below. https://t.co/gacEumPIX1

We’ve all seen proposals – large and small – that could make a real difference but fall by the wayside because resources aren’t available to fund them. That is just not the case today, because of historic levels of federal funding at our disposal. 1/

We’ve all seen proposals – large and small – that could make a real difference but fall by the wayside because resources aren’t available to fund them. That is just not the case today, because of historic levels of federal funding at our disposal. 1/

History shows us that simply adding more money is only a short-term solution and we’ll be back in a few years with the same problem. One way to help fix that is giving new employees something we know appeals to them: the ability to choose the benefit plan that works for them. 4/4

But I want to be clear: Legislative leaders know full well I continue to have concerns about putting a more than $200 million band aid on a system without fixing the underlying problem. 3/

After the Senate passed it yesterday, without taking up my concerns, we’ll attempt to work with the House to find the best path for Vermonters who ultimately will be responsible for making good on this massive $5.7 billion liability. 2/

The pension bill was first introduced in the Senate on March 9, and on March 10, I sent a letter outlining my concerns to Senate leadership and providing a pathway forward. 1/ https://t.co/DiO6MBSrCj

Congratulations to Captain Julie Scribner on being the Vermont on of the recipients of @USATODAY Women of the Year for her efforts to recruit more women in law enforce. Captain Scribner represents the best of what Vermont has to offer! QT @bfp_news: Julie Scribner is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year for her contributions toward Vermont becoming the first to h… https://t.co/fTnE8efuq6)

In addition to items from law enforcement agencies, members of the public also may donate body-armor vests, provided the vests have a rating of level III or more. Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 10 Vermont State Police barracks statewide until March 23. 3/

After that, the vests will be collected throughout the state and packaged for shipment to Ukraine. A list of all Vermont State Police barracks can be found online here: https://t.co/R0RyetkDY3.

We’ve made historic investments in housing, broadband, climate change, water infrastructure and economic recovery – but we need to more with the remaining ARPA funds. Read more about my plans at https://t.co/3qcCl8lDjq. 2/2

A year ago this week, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan, giving us $1B to invest in our future. For two legislative sessions, I’ve pushed for this money to go to transformative projects that will deliver the best return, and make sure that all 14 counties benefit 1/

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure law passed by congress, the Biden Administration today announced that Vermont will receive over $200 million for modernization of five land ports of entry along the Vermont border with Canada. https://t.co/XIduKAXWbq

Our opioid crisis has worsened due to the challenges brought on by the pandemic. In my budget address, I outlined a proposal to provide nearly $8M in additional funding to strengthen local prevention and recovery efforts, expand residential treatment options, and more. https://t.co/XXzz3pykLK

Yesterday, I presented the legislature with my FY23 budget. With unprecedented federal funding and historic state surpluses, we must seize on this opportunity to make transformative investments in all 14 counties, while providing tax relief Vermonters. https://t.co/d9Ksc2mr9h

Yesterday, I presented the legislature with my budget for fiscal year 2023. With unprecedented federal funding and a $400 million surplus, we must seize on this opportunity to make transformative investments in all 14 counties. https://t.co/d9Ksc2mr9h

Today the state is beginning to distribute about 120,000 rapid antigen tests to child care programs in Vermont. The program will offer testing to kids between 2 and 5, and child care program staff. Child care providers ca learn more at the link below. https://t.co/vlBLOHEQgn

The program has

I’ve never been more optimistic about the future of Vermont, but it requires all of us to meet this moment of service to Vermonters. With millions in federal funding, our goals are within reach, but it will require all of us to work together to help make our state even stronger. https://t.co/gUZ8DOHU6g

Just look at our hospitals, where many patients are sicker and getting admitted because of deferred care or our mental health system, where demand for crisis services has never been higher. 43/