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March 16, 2026

Governors Public Health Alliance Statement in Response to Federal Court Ruling Affirming Science-Based Vaccine Policy

Today, a federal judge blocked key parts of an effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reshape federal childhood vaccine policy, including proposals to reduce the number of…

March 13, 2026

Governors Public Health Alliance Calls for ACIP to Maintain Evidence-Based Vaccine Guidance Ahead of March Convening

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the March 18–19 meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Governors Public Health Alliance (PHA) submitted public…

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…