Worries about 2020 census' accuracy grow with cut schedule
The U.S. Census Bureau is cutting its schedule for data collection for the 2020 census a month short.
Census Bureau to end all counting efforts on Sept. 30, one month earlier than planned
The agency said it aimed to have the same level of responses for 2020 as past years’ censuses.
Experts worry about errors if census schedule is sped up
Outside experts predicted that speeding up the timetable would lead to an inaccurate head count that misses people in hard-to-count minority communities.
Arizona man accused of threatening census workers with shotgun
A man is accused of threatening census workers with a shotgun in Coconino County, according to authorities there.
Census survey: Most small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
Arizona Gov. Ducey partners with Banner Health to promote participation in 2020 Census
Ducey is highlighting the importance of counting newborns and young children -- one of the most undercounted populations on the census.
AP-NORC poll: Most Americans plan to participate in census
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 7 in 10 Americans say it’s extremely or very likely they will participate in the census this year.
Report: Census Bureau at risk of not being ready for count
With the start of the 2020 census just a month away for most U.S. residents, the U.S. Census Bureau is behind in recruiting workers and establishing partnerships with civic groups, and it is at risk of missing some informational technology testing goals, according to a report released Wednesday.
New Twitter tool links users to accurate census information
Twitter has rolled out a new tool to help users find accurate information about this year's U.S. Census.
Arizona Senate OKs redistricting rules over Democratic objections
Democrats opposed the measure and argued the change would greatly affect the ability of tribes and minority communities to elect representatives of their choice.
Facebook to tackle efforts to interfere with 2020 US census
Facebook plans to clamp down on attempts to use its services to interfere with the 2020 U.S. census, including the posting of misleading information about when and how to participate, who can participate and what happens when people do.
2020 Census: Most states not giving driver’s license data to Washington
An effort by the U.S. Census Bureau to collect state driver’s license records as part of President Donald Trump’s order to gather citizenship information has been a bust so far.
Census confirms drivers' records request tied to citizenship
The U.S. Census Bureau is acknowledging that its nationwide request for state drivers’ license records is the result of President Donald Trump’s order to gather records that can better determine the numbers of citizens and non-citizens across the U.S.
'It's a fine target': Census bureau to fight misinformation
Worried about internet trolls and foreign powers spreading false news, census officials are preparing to battle misinformation campaigns for the first time in the count's 230-year history.
Utah joins nearly 2 dozen US states spending on 2020 Census
Nearly two dozen states are spending millions of dollars to make sure people participate in the 2020 Census amid concerns that undercounting could mean losing critical federal funding or seats in Congress.
Researchers question Census Bureau’s new approach to privacy
In an age of rapidly advancing computer power, the U.S. Census Bureau recently undertook an experiment to see if census answers could threaten the privacy of the people who fill out the questionnaires.
After verifying addresses, Census Bureau is hiring thousands
After verifying millions of addresses, the U.S. Census Bureau is kicking off a campaign to recruit and hire as many as 500,000 temporary workers to help with the largest head count in U.S. history next spring, an agency official said Tuesday.