Here's a quick note on what's coming up to keep you up to date as we near the end of January.





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?? The Week Ahead: National Spouses Day

Celebrating National Spouses Day [ [link removed] ]

Today is National Pie Day, Tuesday is National Peanut Butter Day, and this *Thursday* is *National Spouses Day* [ [link removed] ]. Trace women’s and men’s marital status since the 1950s using Census Bureau data. 

*January *also marks *National Poverty in America Awareness Month [ [link removed] ]* and *National Hot Tea Month [ [link removed] ]*.

Learn about upcoming observances and celebrations with Stats for Stories.

*Stats for Stories* [ [link removed] ]




You Might Be Interested In

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*America Counts: How Marital Status and Children Affect Social Safety Net Participation [ [link removed] ]*


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*America Counts: Marital Histories Differ Between Native-Born and Foreign-Born Adults [ [link removed] ]*


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* [ [link removed] ]News Release: Number, Timing and Duration of Marriages and Divorces [ [link removed] ]*



In Case You Missed It

Lunar New Year [ [link removed] ]

Yesterday marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year!

This international holiday coincides with the new moon on the lunar calendar. Festivities include music, feasts, family gatherings, fireworks, and traditions like Lion or Dragon dances performed to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.

Learn more about the Lunar New Year and our nation’s Asian populations with Census Bureau data.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]




Director's Blog - A Look Ahead: 2023 [ [link removed] ]

In his latest blog, Director Santos outlines our 2023 priorities.


* Modernization of surveys
* Administrative records enumeration
* Engagement — external
* Engagement — internal
* Economic statistics modernization

*Read More* [ [link removed] ]




2020 Census: CQR Operation Errata Tables Released [ [link removed] ]

The first revisions from the 2020 Census Count Question Resolution operation are now available.

They include Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington and Wisconsin, with more to come.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]




Call for Presentations: 2023 LED Partnership Virtual Workshop

Deadline Extended to January 30

The LEHD program is welcoming *proposals [ [link removed] ] *to present at the 2023 LED Partnership Virtual Workshop March 28-30. 

This year’s theme is “LED: Big Data Illuminating Local Outcomes,” and we are interested in presentations from a wide variety of disciplines, including, but not limited to: workforce development, economic development, transportation planning, economic analysis, and emergency management. 

The deadline to submit proposals has been extended to *Monday, January 30*. Additional information on the agenda and workshop *will be posted* [ [link removed] ] in the coming weeks. 

All presentations must be submitted via email to *[email protected]*.

*Submit a Proposal* [ [link removed] ]




Census Academy Webinar Series: It's All In the Tools; Finding Your Way Through Census Bureau Geographies; January 26, 2:00 p.m. [ [link removed] ]

Explore 5 different types of Census Bureau geographies by learning their backgrounds; when and where to access data associated with them; and how to manipulate data.census.gov to locate these geographies quickly. 

Watch this *video [ [link removed] ]* before attending the webinar.

*Date:* Thursday, January 26, 2023
*Time:* 2:00 p.m. ET

This Census Academy webinar series offers hands-on workshops to help you locate data using Census Bureau data tools. Whether you're a new or experienced user, explore our data tools with guidance from our experienced staff.

*Join Us* [ [link removed] ]




?? Happy Birthday Michigan!

On *Thursday, January 26*, we will celebrate *Michigan's 186th anniversary [ [link removed] ]* of statehood.

Population and demographics for Michigan [ [link removed] ]

?? *Did you know?* Michigan is the *22nd* largest state by area and was the *26th* state to join the Union.

?? The state flower is the *Apple Blossom*.

?? The state nickname is the *Great Lakes State*.

?? The largest city is *Detroit*.






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?? Upcoming Census Academy Webinars

Census Academy: Back to Data Basics Webinar Series [ [link removed] ]

* *January 25: data.census.gov News and Updates: January 2023 [ [link removed] ]*
* *January 26: Finding Your Way Through Census Bureau Geographies - It's All in the Tools Webinar Series [ [link removed] ]*
* *January 31: 2020 Census Race and Ethnicity Data: The Detailed DHC-A Proof of Concept [ [link removed] ]*
* *February 14: The Disproportionate Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women in the Workforce [ [link removed] ]
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* *February 16: Census Tools for the Grant Writing Trade - It’s All in the Tools Webinar Series [ [link removed] ]*
* *February 23: How to Make a Data-Driven Business Plan Using Census Bureau Data - It’s All in the Tools Webinar Series [ [link removed] ]*

*More Upcoming Webinars* [ [link removed] ]




?? Releases This Week

*Thursday: Advance Economic Indicators Report (International Trade, Retail, & Wholesale) [ [link removed] ]*

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*Thursday: Advance Report on Durable Goods --Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders [ [link removed] ]*

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*Thursday: New Residential Sales [ [link removed] ]*

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*Thursday: Preliminary U.S. Imports for Consumption of Steel Products [ [link removed] ]*



*See Economic Indicators* [ [link removed] ]






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