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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES

Proposed census rule change could affect Virginia’s representation and funding

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The Census Bureau has proposed changes to how it collects census data. Virginia’s attorney general and housing organizations say the changes could affect the state’s political representation and funding, according to the Virginia Mercury.

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Why it matters

Census data helps determine political representation and the allocation of public funds. The reported effects could matter to Virginia residents and organizations, but the article summary does not specify which programs or how much funding may be affected.