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Clinton Foundation Launches Policy Institute to Pursue Nonpartisan State Solutions
7/28/2026, 1:26:13 AM
Launch of the Clinton Policy Institute
The Clinton Foundation announced the creation of the Clinton Policy Institute (CPI) on Monday, describing it as a vehicle to help state and local governments develop evidence-based policies that improve health outcomes for women and children, strengthen economic security, and support democratic institutions. CPI will convene bipartisan policymakers, researchers, business leaders, and community groups to identify and scale approaches that have shown measurable results in other jurisdictions.
Background and Prior Initiatives
CPI builds on the foundation’s earlier work, notably its collaboration with New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration to ban cellphones in schools during the past academic year. Hochul’s office reported a marked improvement in classroom behavior and student engagement after the policy’s implementation. The institute’s model echoes the Clinton Health Access Initiative, launched in 2004, which also sought to translate proven solutions into public-policy action.
Leadership and Partnerships
The institute is led by former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, former President Bill Clinton, and public-health expert Chelsea Clinton. Zayn Siddique, former principal deputy director of the Domestic Policy Council, serves as chief executive officer, while Jennifer Klein, former director of the White House Gender Policy Council, chairs the board. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly—a Democrat governing a traditionally red state—participated in a recent CPI roundtable on children’s issues and highlighted the need for bipartisan collaboration. Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joined the National Leadership Council for the ACE Resource Network in June, aiming to extend California’s ACEs Aware initiative to additional states. Adams noted that Republican-led states such as Utah and Georgia are now considering elements of the California program.
Official Statements & Responses
Clinton emphasized that rising costs, economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and pressures on public institutions are making it harder for families to thrive, and asserted that “practical, evidence-based solutions” remain possible. Adams cautioned that health-related topics are inherently political but praised CPI’s intentional focus on proven interventions, especially around adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Verbatim Quotes
- “CPI is bringing together policymakers, researchers, business leaders, and community organizations to identify what works, build stronger policy networks, and help turn those ideas into policy,” — Hillary Clinton, former president
- “I am a Democrat governor in what is considered a very red state,” — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly
- “Every once in a while, you get people from both sides of the aisle who come together and crafted, maybe not sexy legislation, but something that really needed to be done,” — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly
- “Too many people have lost faith that progress is possible,” — Hillary Clinton, former president
