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West Coast Governors Unite for Health Amid Federal Neglect

10/17/2025

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A West Coast Health Alliance was formed by the Democratic governors of California, Oregon, and Washington to boost health coordination and share data amid perceived federal neglect under President Trump, backed by GovAct.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasized that states must unite as the federal government steps back.
Mandy Cohen, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stressed state collaboration in the absence of federal support.

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A West Coast Health Alliance was formed by the Democratic governors of California, Oregon, and Washington to boost health coordination and share data amid perceived federal neglect under President Trump, backed by GovAct.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasized that states must unite as the federal government steps back.
Mandy Cohen, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stressed state collaboration in the absence of federal support.