Census
Monday, June 5, 2023
Illinois Senior Centers: Not Just for Aged
Some Illinois senior centers aren't just focusing on the 65+ demographic but are beginning to include people aged 50+. The U.S. Census indicates the …
Middle Eastern, North African Race Checkbox Added to IL state forms
Illinois is making history as the first state to collect Middle Eastern and North African representation data on all state forms and surveys…
Report: NH Sees Significant Decline Child Population
New Hampshire experienced one of the country's greatest percentage declines in child population over the past decade, according to a new report…
Drilling Down Into Social Factors Linked to Unequal Health Outcomes
Black women are three times more likely to die during pregnancy than white women, even though more than eight in 10 pregnancy-related deaths are …
Report: Denver Mayoral Candidates Off the Mark on Homeless Crisis
Advocates for people experiencing homelessness are pushing back against proposals by several Denver mayoral candidates who are including forced mental…
Public Health Benefits of Limiting Oil, Gas Methane Pollution
The public has until February 13th to weigh in on new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce methane pollution at oil and gas…
Post-Pandemic Telehealth Visits Remain High for Mental Health
The use of telehealth has dropped since its peak during the height of the COVID-19 public health emergency, but more Coloradans continue to opt for …
Deep Data Dive Finds Cost Biggest Barrier for Native Students
The biggest obstacle facing Indigenous students completing college degrees is cost, according to a new collaborative study by the National Native …
Solving Homelessness Key to Success in Multiple National Priorities
"Opportunity Starts at Home," a short documentary film released this week by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, exposes how housing …
Colorado Ranks High in Child Well-Being as Kids Face Mental-Health Crisis
Colorado ranks 16th in the nation for promoting children's overall well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's latest report on child …
Nebraska Ranks First Nationally in Child Economic Well-Being
Nebraska ranks first in the nation when it comes to promoting children's economic well-being, a significant indicator under the spotlight in the …
November Election to Determine State, Local Races in Redrawn Nebraska Districts
With November's elections just over the horizon, voter-rights groups are working to get Nebraskans up to speed on recent changes in voting districts …