Gov. Phil Scott appoints Michael Drescher and Christina Nolan to Vermont Supreme Court, pending Senate confirmation.

Governor Phil Scott has appointed Michael Drescher and Christina Nolan to the Vermont Supreme Court to fill vacancies left by retiring justices. Both previously served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont, with Drescher currently acting in that role. Nolan, a former district attorney and 2022 U.S. Senate candidate, and Drescher, with extensive experience in state and federal prosecution, are pending confirmation by the Vermont Senate. Their appointments signal a leadership transition on the state’s highest court, with swearing-in dates yet to be set.