Asian American groups call for $5M in state funding

Asian American groups said Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s budget includes zero funding for AAPI programs. They are calling for $5 million.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 652

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A group of more than 50 activists, community leaders, and lawmakers rallied at the Statehouse Monday to call for $5 million in the state budget to fund community-based programs focused on New Jersey’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up 11% of the state’s population, but the state budget proposed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill does not offer any funding specifically for AAPI programs or initiatives, speakers at …

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