Census
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Poll: High taxes number one concern for Illinois residents
High taxes and a weak economy are the top concerns of Illinois residents according to a new poll, with nearly half of those surveyed saying they …
Ohio struggles to retain young adults
By Vanessa Davidson / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Around 1,000 more people …
Poll: Most Americans want pension-driven retirement plans
Whether it's pressure from inflation or health-care costs eating away at savings, a reliable "nest-egg" is still hard to reach for many Americans…
TX teachers prepare to protect immigrant students
School districts across Texas are grappling with ways to keep migrant children safe and engaged in class now that the Trump administration has made it…
Economists cautiously optimistic about 2025 AR economy
Economists are optimistic about the Arkansas economy in 2025. According to the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, the state has outperformed …
Number of CO homeless families up by 134% in single year
The number of Colorado families experiencing homelessness rose by 134%, from 3,600 in 2023 to more than 8,500 families in 2024, according to new …
Florida's census undercount poses risks to funding for vital services
According to some experts, a significant undercount in Florida's 2020 census may have lasting consequences for the state, jeopardizing vital funding …
Advocates: NYS needs new school funding formula
After 17 years, the state of New York is re-evaluating its school funding formula. The state budget agreement calls for the Rockefeller Institute to …
SD data show wind sector to lead job growth in coming decade
Projections of South Dakota's job growth could lead to more degrees from technical colleges, which are seeing increased enrollment. Occupational …
Richmond’s declining poverty rate raises questions
The most recent census figures show a significant drop in poverty in the Richmond metro area - and are being met with skepticism. The American …
Stalled Child Tax Credit leaves Ohio families in limbo
During this week's presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed reviving the Child Tax Credit, which was part of the American Rescue …
Census data: More Mainers struggle to meet basic needs
More Maine households struggled to meet their basic needs last year, according to new census data. More than 80,000 Mainers, or roughly 6% of the …