Union members in Washington, D.C. have established a food pantry to support those affected by the ongoing government shutdown, which has now lasted over 30 days. The initiative provides canned goods to the public and seeks donations for local food banks that are assisting laid-off federal employees. Some of these workers are members of IAM Union and NFFE-IAM.
The effort comes as federal SNAP funding is nearing its end, increasing concerns about food security among furloughed government workers.
The U.S. Census Bureau has published detailed data from its 2025 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections. The information covers taxes collected by states and will help inform policy decisions.
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from its Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll for March 2025. The update offers detailed insights into state and local government employment levels across various functions.
The U.S. Census Bureau published new tables listing America’s most common first and last names based on responses from its latest decennial count. The release highlights shifts such as more Hispanic and Asian surnames entering top rankings over time while noting continued gender differences in popular given names.
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