GovAct

The Governors Action Alliance (GovAct) is an nonpartisan nonprofit organization intended to develop and distribute progressive policy among governors of U.S. states and territories. It was founded in 2024 by Julia Spiegel, a lawyer who served as legal counsel to California Governor Gavin Newsom during the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision.[1] The organization operates alliances to distribute and assist in policy development among governors and state executives.

Initiatives

Reproductive Freedom Alliance

Main article: Reproductive Freedom Alliance

The Reproductive Freedom Alliance was formed on February 21, 2023.[2]

Governors Safeguarding Democracy

Following the election of Donald Trump to a second term as president, the Governors Safeguarding Democracy was formed on November 13, 2024.[3] Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are the founding co-chairs.

Governors Public Health Alliance

Main article: Governors Public Health Alliance

The Governors Public Health Alliance was formed on October 15, 2025.[4]

References

  1. ^ Savage, Charlie; Epstein, Reid J.; Haberman, Maggie; Swan, Jonathan (2024-06-16). "The Resistance to a New Trump Administration Has Already Started". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  2. ^ Barrow, Bill; Mulvihill, Geoff (2023-02-21). "Democratic governors form alliance on abortion rights". AP News. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  3. ^ "GSD Press Release: Governors Launch Initiative to Protect American Democracy". Governors Safeguarding Democracy. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
  4. ^ "GovAct Press Release: 15 Governors Launch Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Public Health, Strengthen Preparedness, and Coordinate Across Borders". Governors Action Alliance. Retrieved 2025-10-21.
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