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California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Announces 2026-27 Budget Priorities to Strengthen Communities Across the State

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Caucus today announced its budget priorities for the 2026–27 state budget, outlining key investments aimed at combating hate, addressing food insecurity, expanding educational opportunity, improving language access in the courts, and strengthening culturally responsive healthcare. 

Joint Statement in Response to the Elimination of Minority-Serving Institutions at Federal Level

The California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, in partnership with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) and Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE), condemns the federal administration’s decision to eliminate critical funding for Minority-Serving Institutions. This harmful action by the Trump administration undermines the mission of these institutions, which are dedicated to expanding opportunity, fostering success, and contributing to the strength of our society.

AAPI Caucus Supports Critical Immigration Package

On Saturday, September 20, Governor Newsom signed a comprehensive five-bill immigration package aimed at pushing back against federal immigration raids and protecting immigrant communities. The package includes AB 49 (Asm. Muratsuchi), which restricts immigration enforcement officers from entering schools without a judicial warrant; SB 627 (Sen. Wiener), which prohibits law enforcement from concealing their identities during operations; SB 805 (Sen.

The AAPI Legislative Caucus Announces 2025 Policy Priorities Package

 

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Caucus, composed of 11 members of the State Assembly and Senate, announces its 2025 Policy Priorities Package.  The Caucus’ priority legislation are bills that fall under three priority issue areas, including bills that support immigrant communities, expand affordable housing, and support students in K-12 education and higher education:

AAPILC Condemns Dangerous Rhetoric Regarding AB 3027

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (AAPILC) denounces and condemns any organization that insinuates that a legislator of the State of California is associated with and/or supports terrorism.

AAPI Legislative Caucus Announces New Leadership

SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (AAPILC) elected Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) as Chair, Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove) as Assembly Vice-Chair, and Dr. Aisha Wahab (D-Silicon Valley) as Senate Vice-Chair. As Chair, Assemblymember Fong also appointed Assemblymember Alex Lee as Parliamentarian. The new leadership took office on August 14, 2024.