Scott creates panel to study management of toxic chemicals

Gov. Phil Scott speaks during a press conference. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDiggerGov. Phil Scott announced Tuesday that he’s forming a committee to study the management of harmful chemicals, following recommendations from a previous toxic chemicals working group.
The state of Vermont currently doesn’t have the information it needs to respond effectively to emergencies and health threats posed by chemicals in use in industries in the state, Scott said in the executive order th