Census and Your Privacy
Census Protections Evolve Continuously to Address Emerging Threats SHELLY HEDRICK | FEBRUARY 03, 2020 “When U.S. Marshals conducted America’s first census in 1790, they posted the answers in the town square so locals could check for accuracy, as required by law. This practice continued until 1850. How times have changed. Today, the National Archives and Records Administration Continue Reading »
Elder Waiver Information and Assistance Meetings
Elder Waiver information and assistance February 6th, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm. Rondo Community Library, 461 Dale St North, St. Paul 55103. Community members will learn about the services that are available and how they can sign up for them. Participants can register or walk-in. To register and get more information: 651-917-4621 / http://bit.ly/rondoInfoSession St. Continue Reading »
One Reason The Census is Important
Census Statistics Used to Plan Healthy Food Programs for Low Income Families Funding for Nutrition Benefits Programs Informed by Census Statistics One School’s Story. AMERICA COUNTS STAFF | JANUARY 21, 2020 This story is part of an occasional series on the important community benefits that come from responding to the 2020 Census. We all know fresh fruits Continue Reading »
Food Scraps Recycling In Ramsey County
“More than 30% of what goes into the trash is food scraps and other organic waste. Recycling food waste converts it to compost, which puts nutrients back into the soil. Ramsey County collection sites enable people to drop off food scraps that would otherwise be thrown in the trash – these are then processed into Continue Reading »
Recycling in Ramsey County
“ Ramsey Recycles #RecycleBetter Social Media Campaign ” From this website, please click on this link for more information. https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/recycling-waste/a-z-disposal-guide Yes • Aluminum cans o Empty, uncrushed aluminum cans belong in the recycling bin, not the trash. Thanks for helping us #RecycleBetter! #RamseyRecycles • Milk jugs and cartons o Did you know that milk cartons Continue Reading »
States With High Opioid Prescribing Rates Have Higher Rates of Grandparents Responsible for Grandchildren
States With High Opioid Prescribing Rates Have Higher Rates of Grandparents Responsible for Grandchildren-Census Research (MN Is On The Lower End) LYDIA ANDERSON | APRIL 22, 2019 “In the wake of the opioid epidemic that was declared a public health crisis in 2017, there has been increasing concern about what happens to the children of parents with substance abuse Continue Reading »
Children Under 5 Among Most Undercounted in Last Census
Children Under 5 Among Most Undercounted in Last Census AMERICA COUNTS STAFF | NOVEMBER 13, 2019 “Counting every person in the United States in a census every 10 years is a challenge. But counting every infant and toddler in the country may be one of the most challenging parts of the job. Parents and adults with young Continue Reading »
