Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are the fastest growing minority population today. Recently, the growing number of AAPI elected officials in the State Capitol has begun to reflect this population increase. Socioeconomic class and cultural diversity within the AAPI population pose significant dilemmas for policymakers. The faculty members of the University of California AAPI Policy Multi-Campus Research Program (UC AAPI Policy MRP) conduct applied research on policy issues related to AAPIs in California and are experts in providing knowledge about the complex nature of AAPI communities. The UC AAPI Policy MRP will connect the applied research and expertise of the UC AAPI Policy MRP to the members of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Joint Legislative Caucus, the supporter of the Policy Initiative, which is a bi-partisan group of legislators representing and advocating for the interests of diverse AAPI communities throughout California. It also seeks to increase AAPI participation and representation in all levels of government.
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