Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during the 2026 Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C., on April 17, 2026. (Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images) New group headed by former governors promises national AI workforce ‘people strategy’ A new organization called RAISE US has secured state partnerships and commitments from private industry exceeding $500 million. Jun 25, 2026 By Colin Wood