April 30, 2019-IS NJ PREPARED TO SPEND $9M — $1 PER PERSON — TO ENSURE ACCURATE CENSUS COUNT?

The Murphy administration has allocated $2.45 million for a census outreach campaign, but advocates and some lawmakers say more than three times that amount is needed

No one thinks New Jersey is devoting enough money to the census — a huge issue for the state since it could lose billions and even a member of Congress if the population is undercounted.

The Murphy administration is asking for $2.45 million for outreach efforts, including a multimedia campaign intended to educate the public about the importance of the U.S. Census and encourage residents to fill out the form next spring. Read more