Governors across 15 states are forming a new public-health alliance to take on disease threats, saying funding cuts and policy changes by the Trump administration are putting their citizens at risk

Governors from 15 states are banding together to create a new public-health alliance aimed at tackling disease threats, especially in response to funding cuts and policy changes made by the Trump administration. This initiative is crucial as it seeks to enhance states' abilities to detect and respond to health crises, ensuring that citizens remain protected despite the challenges posed by reduced federal support.