New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Joins Governors Public Health Alliance
The Governors Public Health Alliance (PHA), a nonpartisan coalition of governors working together to protect public health across state lines, today announced that New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has joined its ranks.
Governor Sherrill’s participation maintains New Jersey’s critical involvement in PHA’s cross-state collaboration at a moment when governors are increasingly stepping up to safeguard public health amid federal uncertainty and evolving health challenges.
“Public health challenges don’t stop at state lines — and neither should our response, especially as RFK, Jr. and the Trump administration spread misinformation and put our communities in danger,” said Governor Mikie Sherrill. “I’m proud to join the Governors Public Health Alliance to strengthen coordination across states so New Jersey can respond faster to emerging issues, share critical information, and build systems that keep our communities healthier, safer, and ready for what’s ahead.”
“Governor Sherrill’s decision to join the Governors Public Health Alliance in her first 100 days in office reflects a clear commitment to protecting public health,” said Angela Botticella, Managing Director of the Governors Public Health Alliance. “New Jersey has long been a leader on public health, and Governor Sherrill’s participation strengthens the PHA’s ability to coordinate across states to protect families, support clinicians, and respond effectively to emerging health threats, especially looking ahead to major events like the FIFA World Cup games.”
PHA launched in October 2025 with 15 governors from across the country, including then-New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The alliance represents more than one-third of the U.S. population and provides a forum for governors and their teams to share best practices, engage public health experts, and strengthen coordination on issues such as disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, vaccine access, and public health communication.
The Governors Public Health Alliance continues to grow as governors look for durable, science-driven ways to collaborate across states and safeguard public health amid ongoing federal uncertainty and changes, including the U.S.’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Following the WHO withdrawal, PHA announced that it is coordinating with Boston University’s Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases to utilize information from BEACON — the Biothreats Emergence, Analysis, and Communications Network — to track disease, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.
In recent months, the Governors Public Health Alliance also provided a vaccine access toolkit to help governors navigate the shifting federal landscape on vaccine access, sharing model actions governors could take — and 28 states now have. PHA also recently called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse its recent decision to remove childhood immunization measures from the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Core Sets and applauded the recent childhood immunization recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics following changes to federal guidance.
PHA is an initiative of GovAct, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization that helps governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives.
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About the Governors Public Health Alliance
The Governors Public Health Alliance (PHA) is a nonpartisan coalition of governors working together to strengthen public health systems, protect access to evidence-based care, and coordinate responses to health threats across state lines. Supported by GovAct, the Alliance brings together governors and senior state officials to reinforce scientific integrity and ensure communities receive clear, credible health information. To learn more, visit www.govsforhealth.org.
About GovAct
Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is a nonprofit nonpartisan initiative that helps governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives. GovAct serves as a centralized platform for collaboration across governors’ offices—incubating, launching, and supporting alliances of governors. To learn more, visit www.GovActAlliance.org.