Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
The alliance formed by governors from 15 Democratic-led states aims to share resources and policies to protect public health amid federal funding cuts, representing about 115 million people.
- Fifteen Democratic governors have formed the Governors Public Health Alliance in response to policies under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
- The alliance aims to coordinate health initiatives and improve pandemic preparedness while allowing states to purchase resources in bulk.
- Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York, stated, 'In light of the assaults on science and medicine coming out of Washington, governors have to step up and lead.'
- The health alliance seeks to safeguard scientific expertise amid criticism of federal health policy changes.
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The Democratic governors of 14 states and the territory of Guam on Oct. 15 announced a new coalition they said will provide scientific information to counter Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Governors Public Health Alliance is aiming to boost coordination between states on public health guidance, preparing for emergencies, and detecting health threats. It plans to issue recommendations to the public on vaccines and other health topics,…
Governors launch alliance to bolster coordination on public health
A coalition of 15 state governors representing more than a third of the country's population has launched a new bipartisan alliance on Wednesday, aimed at improving public health coordination and emergency preparedness.
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Illinois Governor joins alliance on public health infrastructure
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— Governors from 15 states, including Illinois, launched the Governors Public Health Alliance on Wednesday in an effort to safeguard America's public health infrastructure. According to the news release from the Illinois Governor's Office, this coalition is committed to protecting their states from "The Trump Administration's erosion of trust and dismantlement of America's public health infrastructure." The group claims …
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