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Flashpoint Interview: Experts talk monumental launch of new space telescope
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Experts talk monumental launch of new space telescopeExperts join Flashpoint host Devin Scillian this week to talk about the launch of a new space telescope that has enormous potential for the science world.
2020 Census data and map: Michigan population change by county since 2010
Read full article: 2020 Census data and map: Michigan population change by county since 2010The first local level data for the 2020 US Census was released this week, showing population growth and decline at the county level from 2010 to 2020.
Census: Big population drops in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, most of Metro Detroit grows
Read full article: Census: Big population drops in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, most of Metro Detroit growsFigures released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show some of Michigan’s largest percentage population losses over the past decade are in the state’s Upper Peninsula, while three of the four most populous counties in the Lower Peninsula gained people.
Michigan to lose House seat after Census -- What it means for our future
Read full article: Michigan to lose House seat after Census -- What it means for our futureThere’s no denying Michigan’s importance in national politics, but due to the lost Congressional seat, there are some things at stake for how much Michigan may matter in the next big election.
Why $600 stimulus checks will do little to help Michiganders living in poverty
Read full article: Why $600 stimulus checks will do little to help Michiganders living in povertyWhen stimulus checks start going into bank accounts and mailboxes in the upcoming weeks, many Michiganders will still be struggling. While many are eagerly awaiting for the next checks to be sent out, advocates for those in poverty said the money won’t come close to covering basic necessities. According to state numbers, 14% of Michiganders live in poverty, 9% in extreme poverty and nearly one in three working families live below 200% of the poverty line. “People have been without assistance for months and $600 is not going to go far. However, there has been conversation that those in poverty should not ask for more help saying it’s better than nothing at all.
Here’s how to fill out the 2020 Census if you haven’t already
Read full article: Here’s how to fill out the 2020 Census if you haven’t alreadyAmericans began responding to the 2020 Census in March online, by phone and by mail. If you haven’t yet responded to this year’s census, you can:respond to the 2020 Census online here , orrespond to the 2020 Census by phone by calling 844-330-2020. Workers with the U.S. Census Bureau -- the agency that oversees the census -- have also been going door-to-door around the country to help residents with the survey-taking process. Deadlines for 2020 Census operations have shifted numerous times due to uncertainties caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The U.S. Census Bureau earlier this year asked Congress to push the census response deadline from July to the end of October.
Not sure what to do when your Census letter comes in the mail? We’ll help you with 2 key questions
Read full article: Not sure what to do when your Census letter comes in the mail? We’ll help you with 2 key questionsCensus Day is set for April 1, and that’s a key reference date for the 2020 Census. Onto those questions you might have:What are the ways I can respond to the Census? To answer the first question, there are three ways: One, return the letter that is sent out in mid-to-late March. The Census Bureau is required by law to keep the information of respondents confidential, according to its website. Here’s a graphic from the Census Bureau that explains more.
These are the fastest growing Michigan cities in 2020
Read full article: These are the fastest growing Michigan cities in 2020DETROIT – Do you live in one of Michigan’s fastest growing cities? HomeSnacks compiled a list of the state’s fastest growing populations in 2020. We’ll have more concrete data on this, with the Census coming in April, soon enough. 10 fastest growing Michigan cities:ColdwaterRockfordNoviAuburn HillsNew BaltimoreChelseaEast Grand RapidsKentwoodRochesterSouth LyonHere’s a more detailed look at the numbers:Fastest growing cities chart. (WDIV)Sign up to get stories like this one in the Morning Report Newsletter, a daily deep dive into interesting and important local topics.