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About the Governors Public Health Alliance

On October 15, 2025, fifteen governors announced the Governors Public Health Alliance, a coalition designed to coordinate public health policy…

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How to Contact Your Governor [2025]

As the chief executive of your state, the governor holds a unique position to influence policy, direct state agencies, and…

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Expungement vs. Pardon vs. Commutation: Pathways to a Second Chance

A criminal record often carries consequences that extend far beyond the courtroom or completion of a sentence. These "collateral consequences"…

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About the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented disruption across the United States education system in early 2020, affecting students and institutions from…

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