Fifteen Democratic state governors have formed a new alternative health coalition, meant to complement their respective states’ existing public health mechanisms.
The Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of governors designed to protect Americans’ health, is being spearheaded by governors Kathy Hochul (NY), Bob Ferguson (WA), Josh Green (HI), Maura Healey (MA), Tina Kotek (OR), Ned Lamont (CT), Lou Leon Guerrero (GU), Dan McKee (RI), Matt Meyer (DE), Wes Moore (MD), Phil Murphy (NJ), Gavin Newsom (CA), Jared Polis (CO), JB Pritzker (IL) and Josh Stein (NC).
“From undermining vaccine access and abortion rights to slashing billions in Medicaid funding from those in need, the federal government is wreaking havoc on public health and the institutions we rely on,” said Hochul. “The Governors Public Health Alliance will allow our states to share expertise, coordinate with global partners, and deploy the tools and information needed to meet public health threats and protect the American people.”…