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California AAPI Legislative Caucus Observes National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — This July, the California Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Caucus is observing National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to bring awareness to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, face in regard to access to care and support for mental health.

Governor Newsom Signs $40 Million API Equity Budget into Law

SACRAMENTO, CA — Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2023-24 Budget, which includes $40 million in support of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Equity Budget. The funds support programs started in the 2021-22 Budget to benefit the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community statewide.

CA Joint AAPI Legislative Caucus Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month at the Capitol

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, California’s Joint Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus launches its AAPI Heritage Month activities. The month-long celebration kicks off with a social media campaign honoring its 12 honorees. Later in the month, the State Assembly and Senate will take up resolutions by Assemblymember Evan Low and by Senator Dave Min to recognize May as AAPI Heritage Month and the contributions of the AAPI community to California and the United States.

The AAPILC Announces 2023 Policy Priorities

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Caucus announced its 2023 policy priorities, which include continued efforts to combat Anti-Asian Hate, increase public safety measures, advance K-12 and undergraduate education, and achieve equitable representation.