Thank You: A Reflection on 2023

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In this last blog post of 2023, we want to express our deepest gratitude to every APDU Board leader, member, sponsor, and partner for their dedication and hard work in continuing to fulfill APDU’s mission. As we transition into the new year, we would like to reflect on a few of our accomplishments from 2023: […]

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Trustworthy Data for Social and Economic Research

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By: Melissa C. Chiu, Director, Committee on National Statistics, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Trustworthy, reliable, and widely available statistics are essential for making informed decisions in the public and private sectors, including policy makers, government agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The federal statistical system plays a crucial role in producing trustworthy data […]

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The Census Bureau Requests Public Comment on SOGI Test for the ACS!

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The American Community Survey is looking to expand its collection of valuable demographic information related to gender and sex. Building on recommendations from other Federal agencies and working groups, the Census Bureau will be requesting approval to conduct the 2024 ACS Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Test. The effectiveness of wording, placement, response categories, […]

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2023 APDU Annual Conference Recap: A Reflection

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It has been a little over a month since the 2023 APDU Annual Conference, which featured the universe of public data in many forms. As this recap blog series concludes, let us reflect on the diverse panelists and attendees that were present on those two days. When one hears of an “Association of Public Data […]

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2023 APDU Annual Conference Recap: Heirs’ Property Data

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APDU 2023 was full of fantastic information, excellent networking, and very informative talks. One session that stood out and sparked a lively conversation among other public data professionals was presented by Natasha Moodie and Dr. Keith Wiley of the Housing Assistance Council entitled, “The Use of Public and Private Data to Address Heirs’ Property”. This […]

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2023 APDU Annual Conference Recap: Equity in Public Data Kick-Off

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The 2023 APDU Annual Conference kicked off last week on July 25, 2023, with a triple presentation session about Applying New Data Sources for Equity in Public Data by representatives from Coleridge Initiative, Urban Institute and DataHaven. Attendees got an opportunity to learn from fellow professionals in the field and discuss different data-centric approaches towards […]

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Kudos to the Office of the US Chief Statistician!!

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Katherine K. Wallman Chief Statistician of the United States (1992-2017) APDU Board Member (2018 – 2022) The website StatsPolicy.gov was officially launched in April 2023. The site begins, “Welcome to StatsPolicy.gov, the home of the U.S. Federal statistical system. StatsPolicy.gov brings together important information about our interwoven Federal statistical system, including our members, priorities, and […]

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Democratizing Labor Market Information

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Authors: Frauke Kreuter, Ph.D., Professor, University of Maryland Joint Program in Survey Methodology and Co-director, Social Data Science Center  Julia Lane. Ph.D., Professor, New York University Wagner Graduate School of Public Service It has never been more important to have timely, local, and actionable data on jobs and earnings – labor market data. Just in […]

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The Rise of Industrial Policy Means Data Synchronization is More Critical Than Ever

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By: Austin Clemens, Director of Economic Measurement Policy at The Washington Center for Equitable Growth Industrial policy is the hot new trend in D.C. policymaking circles, a Biden administration promise to radically transform the economy that is pouring federal dollars into green energy, infrastructure, and semiconductor manufacturing. While this transformation will place considerable demands on […]

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