We’re 79 days away from Census Day. Beginning April 1, everyone who lives in the U.S. and participates in the census will be counted at the place where they reside most of the year.

A complete count is critical for our state, as Michigan stands to lose $1,800 for every person who isn’t counted, not just once, but every year for the next decade.

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau released earlier this month shows Michigan is already on track to lose one of our congressional seats due to slow growth in our state’s population, raising the stakes for this census.

As April 1 nears, work is