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AAPI Commission asks for $586,188 to expand outreach, surveys and language access amid rising discrimination reports
Summary
The Massachusetts Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission told the Joint Committee on Ways and Means that it needs $586,188 in FY26 (aligning with the governor's proposal) to continue community events, launch a statewide disaggregated data survey and expand youth and regional engagement as federal supports wane.
Saathbic Alaewaleya (chair) and Executive Director Yasmin Badmashis Forbes presented the AAPI Commission’s FY26 request to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means, asking the committee to approve $586,188 (the governor’s House 1 figure) to continue and expand community outreach, disaggregated data collection and language access.
Commission role and rationale The commission described itself as the…
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