Just caught wind of this. I think it's a good development.
Regional partnership of public health agencies and leaders will share expertise, improve coordination, and promote and protect evidence-based public health Several Northeastern states -- including Maine -- and America's largest city have been collaborating since early 2025 and today formally announced the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, said Governor Janet Mills.
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/maine-northeastern-states-formally-announce-northeast-public-health-collaborative-2025-09-18