Democratic governors launch multistate public health alliance to counter Trump, RFK Jr.

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In a clear rebuke of recent federal health policy, 15 Democratic governors announced today they’ve formed a public health alliance that breaks with guidance from the Trump administration and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

It’s the largest move by states to diverge from recent policy decisions under Kennedy that have alarmed medical and public health experts, from federal funding cuts for health services to changes to vaccine guidance.

The participating governors are from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington, as well as the U.S. territory of Guam.

“This alliance is a commitment to transparency, preparedness, and coordination so that no state faces health threats alone,” Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer said in a statement.

“By working together, governors can share data, resources, and lessons learned to strengthen our preparedness for the next public health challenge.”

https://stateline.org/2025/10/15/democratic-governors-launch-multistate-public-health-alliance-to-counter-trump-rfk-jr/

Democratic Governors have been fighting back against the con's administration and I'm grateful for all of them.