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February 10, 2026

Governors Urge CMS to Reinstate Childhood Immunization Measures in Medicaid and CHIP Care Metrics

Governors Public Health Alliance warns decision undermines states’ ability to track vaccination rates and protect children’s health WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Governors Public Health Alliance (PHA) sent a letter to Centers…

January 26, 2026

Governors Public Health Alliance Endorses American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Recommendations

In response to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announcing that they will continue to recommend routine immunization based on the latest evidence for what is important to protect children…

January 22, 2026

Governors Warn U.S. Withdrawal from World Health Organization Undermines Public Health Preparedness & Reaffirm Their Commitment to Protecting Heath

In response to the United States’ reported exit from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Governors Public Health Alliance (PHA) warned that disengaging from global public health institutions weakens preparedness…

December 30, 2025

Year in Review: Governors Coordinate to Push Back on Federal Overreach, Tariffs, and Democratic Erosion and Stand Up for Reproductive Freedom and Public Health

As instability in Washington, D.C. deepened in 2025, Governors increasingly stepped up as the country’s front line of defense. GovAct and its alliances supported Governors as they took coordinated action…

November 25, 2025

Governors Public Health Alliance Submits Public Comment Urging ACIP to Protect Children’s Access to Safe, Effective Vaccines

Alliance calls on federal advisory committee to ground recommendations in strong scientific evidence and consider real-world implications for states WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Governors Public Health Alliance (PHA)—a nonpartisan…

November 13, 2025

Bipartisan Coalition of Former Governors Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Protect SNAP Benefits in New Amicus Brief

Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan group of 27 former governors from across the United States today filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the court to…

November 12, 2025

GovAct Announces Angela Botticella, Experienced Public Health Leader, as Managing Director of the Governors Public Health Alliance

With two decades of experience in health policy and public service leadership, Botticella will lead efforts to help governors strengthen coordination and safeguard public health across borders WASHINGTON, D.C. —…

October 15, 2025

GovAct Press Release: 15 Governors Launch Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health, Strengthen Preparedness, and Coordinate Across Borders

Nonpartisan initiative will be supported by GovAct and help states and territories to coordinate and address health threats across state lines WASHINGTON – Today, Governors Bob Ferguson (WA), Josh Green…

October 14, 2025

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Court Grants TRO in Illinois Case, Marking Victory for State Sovereignty Following Bipartisan Governors’ Amicus Brief

In a major victory for state sovereignty and the rule of law, a federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking the Trump Administration’s unlawful federalization and deployment…

September 10, 2025

As President Trump Threatens Military Action in More Cities, GovAct and Governors Safeguarding Democracy File Bipartisan Brief to Support State Sovereignty

Bipartisan Group of 25 Former Governors Join Amicus Brief Urging the Ninth Circuit to Uphold Blocking the Unprecedented Federalization of the National Guard Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition of 25…

July 21, 2025

GovAct and Governors Safeguarding Democracy File Amicus Brief Led by Bipartisan Group of 25 Former Governors

Brief Urges Ninth Circuit to Reinforce State Sovereignty and Block Unprecedented Federalization of National Guard Washington, D.C.— GovAct, a nonprofit nonpartisan initiative that helps governors work together across state lines…

June 17, 2025 Op-Ed | Newsweek

Former Governors: Trump Is Weaponizing the Power of His Office. It’s Putting Our Country at Risk | Opinion

As former governors from different political parties, the two of us come from different places in the marketplace of ideas. But what we hold in common is far greater than…