Va. could lose representation, funding under proposed census rule change, AG Jones, housing orgs say

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 670

Last Updated: 13 hours, 43 minutes ago

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The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed a rule change that would alter aspects of how census data is collected every decade. The adjustments would change who gets counted, where, and what questions are asked.

The changes could affect political representation — like how congressional and state legislative districts are apportioned — as well as how much state or federal funding communities can get for public services.

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