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MOVE THE COUNT in Your County!
The census will have a direct impact on Arkansas towns and rural areas for the next 10 years. Let's move residents in counties with the lowest response rate to get counted. If we increase the count in these communities, we will shape Arkansas's future for the next...
Arkansas United National Advocacy
Arkansas United Joins 143 Organizations toAdvocate for Fair and Accurate Census Arkansas Counts partner Arkansas United advocates for U.S. Census Bureau operational changes in response to Covid-19 pandemic. These Changes Would Mean Hard-to-Count Populations...
Census Bureau Resumes Outreach
U.S. Census Bureau slowly resumes field operations. In the coming weeks, Arkansans may get a knock on the door from someone excited to encourage them to participate in the census.As the U.S. Census Bureau continues outreach, here's what you need to know: Let family,...
October 31, 2020 — more time for a complete count in Arkansas.
The U.S. Census Bureau has requested several operational changes from Congress, such as an additional extension on the self-response period deadline.More time to protect our people AND ensure they count. To protect the health and safety of Arkansas residents,...
COVID-19 and Census Outreach
Dear Arkansas Counts Community Partners, With the evolving spread and response plans to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), we understand there are questions around how this may impact U.S. Census Bureau operations, census stakeholder outreach, and communities that...
Census Bureau Statement on Coronavirus and the 2020 Census
Issued by the U.S. Census Bureau on March 11, 2020. Click here to read the original release. MARCH 11, 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will follow the guidance of federal, state and local...
Magnolia’s Ready to Get Out the Count — What about You?
I met a friend the other day at Perfect Cup Café on the square in my hometown, Magnolia, Arkansas. Over a warm breakfast and coffee, we discussed our community’s new plan to improve quality of living and employment opportunities. As our discussion grew more...
