Public Health Alliance Formation & Goals - Democratic governors have formed a public health alliance to share data on disease outbreaks, prepare for emergencies, deploy experts, and coordinate public health policy [1] - The alliance aims to address the diminished federal capability in public health across all 50 states [3][4] - The alliance represents 34% of the US population, coordinating efforts to ensure public safety and health [5] Concerns Regarding Federal Resources & Transparency - The alliance was formed due to increased uncertainty and chaos stemming from reduced CDC and federal health institution capabilities [6] - There are concerns about the transparency of the federal government regarding the state of the national stockpile and disease tracking [7] - States are stepping up to fill gaps left by diminished federal capabilities [11] Bipartisan Potential & Collaboration - The alliance welcomes Republican governors who support public health, emphasizing that it is not a partisan effort [10][12] - Collaboration among states is seen as more efficient than individual state efforts, especially in stockpiling equipment and providing guidance [5][11]