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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.

The Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (AAPILC) Demand an Apology from Texas Congressman Lance Gooden

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus leaders Assemblymember Evan Low (Chair), Senator Dave Min (Vice-Chair) and Assemblymember Mike Fong (Vice-Chair) issued the following statement in response to the racist comments made by Congressman Lance Gooden in an interview on Fox News questioning Congresswoman Judy Chu’s loyalty to this country.

The AAPILC, Governor Newsom, and Californian AAPI Community Celebrate Lunar New Year

SACRAMENTO, CA — Yesterday evening, February 15th 2023, the Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus was honored to host a Lunar New Year event, with the presence of Governor Newsom and the First Partner, celebrating the new official state holiday in California— the first state in the nation to recognize the AAPI community and our tradition.

Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Statement on Recent Gun Violence

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety grassroots networks, released the following joint statement with the California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (AAPILC) on the recent shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, and its impact on AAPI communities.