A business nonprofit estimates the Trump administration’s proposed changes to data collected in the next census could affect nearly $778 billion in capital investment and market-related spending each ...

Trump wants to add a citizenship question and ban questions on race

Many other public data sets and private data sets rely on the census as the denominator," said Meeta Anand.

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information colle...

Discover the need for alternative indicators to support timely state labor market monitoring.

Experts said amid midterms and other congressional priorities, the prospects of federal data privacy legislation passing this year appear highly unlikely.

The Trump administration wants to stop asking about race and ethnicity on the next U.S. census. Since 1790, the topic has been used to exclude people of color, and, more recently, for inclusion.

This issue brief provides an overview of the decennial census and discusses potential implications of the changes outlined in a September 2026 proposed rule to prohibit the collection of race and ethn...

The Census Bureau has proposed unprecedented changes to the 2030 Census. Public comment closes October 13, 2026. Here's what's proposed and how to weigh in.

Did you know that NCHS has proposed a redesign of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)? Starting in 2027, several key topics would rotate off the survey, while some new content would rotate on...

Did you know that NCHS has proposed a redesign of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)? Starting in 2027, several key topics would rotate off the survey, while some new content would rotate on...

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Information. NASS publications cover a wide range of subjects, from traditional crops, such as corn and wheat, to specialties, such as mushrooms and flowe...

The U.S. Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is proposing to share certain business data with the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) within the Department of Commerce. In accordance with the requirements of the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA), @uscensusbureau and BEA are providing the opportunity for public comment on this data sharing activity.

Home > Reports > Management Alert: Operational Issues Observed During the 2026 Census Test Date Issued September 21, 2026 Report Number OIG-26-028-I Report Type Audits / Evaluations, Census Reading Ro...

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Did you know that the Census Bureau has proposed unprecedented changes to the decennial census? The Federal Register Notice—accepting public comments until October 13, 2026—offers a critical opportun...

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections. These comments help us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment on the proposed revision of the Current Population Survey (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) 2027 Field Test collection, prior to the submission of the information collection request (ICR) to OMB for approval.

The administration is actively reshaping or ending collection of government data.

The Supreme Court of Greece (Areios Pagos) recognised in its decision 922/2026 (11/8/2026) that the conviction of the former president of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), Andreas Georgiou,...

This is bigger than a singular elimination of race and ethnicity questions. It could accelerate the second wave of widespread reductions to demographic data, leaving public health officials with even ...

SOME SPARTANBURG, SOUTH Carolina residents were confused by the U.S.

In FY 2023, billions of dollars went to census-guided programs serving seniors. A census miscount can influence where billions of dollars go.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to request revision and extension of a currently appr...

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A Permission Structure for a Power Grab As Allegra wrote over the...

When longtime Indiana politician Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) lobbed a powerful allegation...

The Education Department gathers a massive tranche of civil rights data about public school students. It's now available but harder to parse than in the past.

The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) will conduct the following current three mandatory business surveys in 2026: (1) Annual Integrated Economic Survey; (2) Annual Business Survey; and (3) Busines...

The agency’s public and internal messaging now differ.

Enforcing civil rights without these reports will be difficult for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pushing US agency closer to Trump’s agenda, experts warn

The US Department of Commerce's new administrative order limits the privacy protections the Census Bureau may use. What it means for you.

This summer marks the worst period for US statistical integrity since President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last August. Two different and seemingly uncoordinated eve...

This summer marks the worst period for US statistical integrity since President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last August. Two different and seemingly uncoordinated eve...