Primary, he got enough writein votes to be the nominee for the democratic and progressive parties. Prior to becoming Lieutenant Governor, he served in the vermont house and senate for a combined 14 years. He runs an organic farm with his wife. Welcome to you both. Its a pleasure to have you on this debate with us today. Thanks for being here. Thank you for having us. Thank you. Were going to have a round of questions that i ask to start off and then youll be able to ask questions of one another. In the last third of this debate, well have questions from listeners including some from local High School Students. Well throw in lightning round questions if we have time and i will give you a chance to offer final thoughts when i lets get started. You will have one minute to answer these questions and if i ask you a followup you will have a minute to answer that. In january the governor will be dealing with significant unemployment and an uncertain Economic Future including the potential for
Teach us how to be morally correct . If we could teach on relevant topics, in my opinion we would have a thriving country that would have a sense of togetherness. You take a look at this and the rest of the debate from the Youth Parliament anytime online at cspan. Org. Take you now to vermont where governor phil scott will be delivering his state of the state address today at the state capital. He took office last january for a two year term after winning the election last november with 52 of the vote. Watching live coverage coming to us courtesy of vermont pbs. Madame sergeant at arms. Vermont state senate. This joint assembly is convened. This joint assembly is convened pursuant to the provisions of jrs 36 which the clerk will now read. Provides for a joint assembly to receive the state of the state message from the governor. Resolved by the senate and house of representatives that the two houses meet in joint assembly on thursday, january 4, 2018, at 2 00 in the afternoon to receive
[cheers and applause] it is now my distinct honor to present to you the governor of the state of vermont, the honorable philip scott. [applause] thank you. Governor scott madame sergeant at arms. Vermont state senate. Distinguished guests and fellow vermonters, since 1778, vermonters have gathered to open session. Slative they left farms, families and businesses, traveled over winding valley roads from every corner of our state to come together to solve problems, to shape the future. The work of those who came before us carved out vermonts place in the world with a greater share and influence in our small size population would subscribe. Through our courage and conviction, vermont has pushed forward with progress when progress seemed unachievable. Weve been the example, set the tone, and helped usher positive change into our nation when the need for change was essential. My friends, weve reached that time again. History has placed us together in a difficult moment for our state and our
The annual state of the address state of the state address. This is about 40 minutes. [applause] it is not my distinct honor to present to you the governor of the state of vermont. [applause] gov. Scott thank you. Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, mr. President , mr. Chief justice, members of the general assembly, distinguished vermont isce 1778, bound by a common oath to open up the legislative session. Families and businesses traveled over rugged mountain gaps and rugged valley roads to come together and solve problems to shape the future. The work of those that came for the greater share and influence. Through our courage and conviction, vermont has pushed forward in progress when it seemed unachievable. Example, setthe the tone and helped usher positive change into our nation for the need when the need for change was essential. My friends, we have reached that time again. History has placed us together in a difficult moment for our state and country. Here at home, we must address e
Multiple Railroad Tracks give him the of multiple Railroad Tracks give him the opportunity. Tonight at 8 00 eastern on cspans q a. Now, vermont Governor Scott delivers his annual state of the state address. This is about 35 minutes. It is not my distinct honor to present to you the governor of the state of vermont. [applause] gov. Scott thank you. Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, mr. President , mr. Chief justice, members of the general assembly, distinguished guests, since 1778, vermont is bound by a common oath to open up the legislative session. Families and businesses traveled over rugged mountain gaps and rugged valley roads to come together and solve problems to shape the future. The work of those that came before for the greater share and influence. Through our courage and conviction, vermont has pushed forward in progress when it seemed unachievable. We have been the example, set the tone and helped usher positive change into our nation for the need when the need for change wa