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May 12, 2025 GovAct Press Release

Amicus Brief on behalf of 30+ Bipartisan Former Governors Urging Federal Court to Block Cuts to AmeriCorps

Washington, D.C. — Monday, May 12— GovAct, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization that helps governors work across state lines to champion fundamental freedoms and improve people’s lives, today announced that it…

January 28, 2025

Statement from GovAct Regarding the Federal Grant and Loan Freeze

The Trump Administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal grants and loans is a direct threat to the safety and stability of people across the country. This administration says it champions law and order, yet this freeze appears to cut funding for violent fugitive apprehension, first responder overtime, and programs that protect victims and witnesses.

November 18, 2024 Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Blue state governors network to erect firewall against Trump’s threat to democracy

November 14, 2024 NTD

Democrat Governors Create Coalition to Push Back Against Trump Policies

November 13, 2024 ABC7

Gov. Pritzker becomes co-chair of non-partisan ‘Governors Safeguarding Democracy’ coalition

November 13, 2024 The New York Times

Democratic Governors Form a Group to Oppose the Trump Administration

November 13, 2024 ABC News

Illinois, Colorado governors announce state-level coalition to resist Trump policies

November 13, 2024 GSD Press Release

GSD Press Release: Governors Launch Initiative to Protect American Democracy

Nov 13, 2024 – As the nation faces increasing threats against American democracy – including the dangers of authoritarianism and the undermining of democratic institutions – governors will lead a new initiative, Governors Safeguarding Democracy (GSD), chaired by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Colorado Governor Jared Polis.