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Democratic Governors Unite to Fill Health Leadership Void

10/21/2025

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Fifteen Democratic governors, led by Phil Murphy, the governor of New Jersey, form the Governors Public Health Alliance to boost collaboration amid a federal leadership vacuum.
The group aims to share best practices and coordinate health-security strategies.
Critics say the alliance challenges health agencies under U.S. President Donald Trump, notably the CDC and FDA.
The funding comes from the nonprofit Governors Action Alliance, which faces compliance and disputes over standards.

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Fifteen Democratic governors, led by Phil Murphy, the governor of New Jersey, form the Governors Public Health Alliance to boost collaboration amid a federal leadership vacuum.
The group aims to share best practices and coordinate health-security strategies.
Critics say the alliance challenges health agencies under U.S. President Donald Trump, notably the CDC and FDA.
The funding comes from the nonprofit Governors Action Alliance, which faces compliance and disputes over standards.