By Linda Viertel The Rivertowns’ Complete Count Committees—all volunteers—are working hard to make sure everyone counts in the 2020 Census. And it matters- big time. For every individual counted in each household, the federal government allots approximately $2,500, which goes to more than 100 programs including public education, infrastructure, Medicaid, Head Start, Pell Grants, redistricting, school lunches, fire departments, hospitals—in short, all social structures and municipal infrastructures that keep the rivertowns robust, equitable and supportive. Census results have an impact […]
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