SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen highlights the inclusion of several priorities she advocated for during the 2026-27 state budget process, including funding for food banks, healthcare services, recovery support programs and other essential community resources.

On June 15, the Legislature approved California's 2026-27 state budget and related budget implementation bills. The budget includes funding for food banks, expands childcare access, makes a historic investment in special education, supports affordable housing and homelessness programs, protects healthcare and Medi-Cal services, preserves critical supports for seniors and people with disabilities through programs such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and invests in public safety and victim services.

“Even in a difficult budget year, we must continue investing in the programs that help families meet their basic needs and build stronger communities,” Nguyen said. “I am proud to support a budget that protects food assistance programs, healthcare services, recovery support programs and other resources that Californians rely on every day.”

Earlier this year, Nguyen joined legislative efforts to secure additional funding for California's food banks through the CalFood program as food insecurity continues to rise, and federal support remains uncertain.

“We are incredibly grateful to Assemblymember Nguyen for championing our CalFood budget request this year and to the Legislature for investing in CalFood at such a critical time,” said Stacia Hill Levenfeld, chief executive officer of the California Association of Food Banks. “We urge Gov. Newsom to include the full funding for CalFood and other anti-hunger priorities in the final state budget. No one should go hungry in California.”

Nguyen also supported efforts to secure funding for recovery support services and Proposition 36 implementation. Public safety organizations recognized Nguyen's advocacy for additional resources to support treatment, recovery, accountability and public safety programs.

In recognizing those efforts, the California State Sheriffs' Association, California District Attorneys Association and Chief Probation Officers of California stated: “We appreciate Assemblymember Nguyen and the other legislators who continue to advocate for appropriate Prop 36 funding.”

The final budget also includes funding for Proposition 36 implementation and support for counties responding to anticipated federal healthcare funding reductions, helping communities navigate ongoing fiscal and public safety challenges.

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen represents the cities of Sacramento and Elk Grove.