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.
- A group of Democratic state governors, including Ned Lamont, has formed the Governors Public Health Alliance to coordinate public health efforts amid federal uncertainty regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Maryland Governor Wes Moore stated, 'At a time when the federal government is telling the states, 'you're on your own,' governors are banding together.'
- Andrew Nixon from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services claimed that Democratic governors 'destroyed public trust in public health' during the pandemic.
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State Roundup: Maryland joins 13 states, Guam in public health alliance; Atty Gen issues directives for police in working with federal agencies; Moore leads Hogan in speculative poll
MARYLAND JOINS 13 STATES, GUAM IN HEALTH ALLIANCE TO COUNTER RFK JR: In a clear rebuke of recent federal health policy, 15 Democratic governors – including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore – announced Wednesday that they have formed a Governors Public Health Alliance that breaks with guidance from the Trump administration and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It’s the largest move by states to diverge from recent policy decisions …
14 Blue State Governors Announce Health Alliance to Counter RFK Jr.
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.
Governors Launch New Alliance in Health Showdown
Fifteen Democratic governors have formed a new public health alliance in defiance of Health and Human Services Department Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s policies. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the Governors Public Health Alliance aims to “create an alternative public-health universe outside the federal government.” “In light of the assaults on science and medicine coming out of Washington, governors have to step up and l…
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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