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News by Topic: Statistics and data

Nov 8, 2026 - Discusses a newly funded research project investigating effective methods of nicotine use prevention among rural Arkansas teens. Describes high rates of tobacco use in teens across the state.
Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Nov 5, 2026 - Highlights rates of mental health conditions in children as well as the distribution of mental health providers both nationally and in North Carolina. Highlights a telepsychiatry program that aims to increase access to care for youth across the state.
Source: America's Health Rankings
Nov 5, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau seeking comments on the proposed extension of an information collection titled "Generic Clearance for Internet Panel Pretesting and Qualitative Survey Methods Testing." The clearance will be used to conduct pretesting of decennial and demographic census and survey questionnaires, as well as communications and marketing strategies and data dissemination tools for the Census Bureau, prior to fielding them. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 4, 2026 - Discusses the overlapping populations that are both socially vulnerable and hard-to-survey, including how both of those groups are measured. Notes how findings can be used to identify communities in need of additional outreach when conducting research.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Newsroom
Nov 2, 2026 - Discusses quality rural stroke care and how one hospital system has worked to address rural-specific challenges. Discusses telemedicine, efficient workflows, data gathering, and having teams both inside the hospital and outside it involved.
Source: American Medical Association
Nov 2, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau seeking comments on proposed revisions to the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey. Among other things, proposed revisions include removing questions regarding solar panels and veterans period of military service from the ACS in 2028. Comments are due by January 4, 2027.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 26, 2026 - The Census Bureau is seeking comments on proposed revisions to the High-Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). HTOPS, a progression from the Household Pulse Survey, is an experimental data product designed to measure household trends and outlooks, understand changes in household conditions, and respond to emerging data needs while maintaining a flexible platform for experimentation and methodological research. Comments are due by December 28, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 21, 2026 - Notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeking comments on an information collection titled "Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data (OMB Control Number: 0930-0396)—Extension" regarding the use of and processing of applications in the standard application process (SAP) Portal to request confidential data from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. Comments are due November 20, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 9, 2026 - Announces a new interactive map from the Alaska Earthquake Center to help Alaskan coastal communities prepare for tsunamis. Notes that smaller communities have less data available and so less precise evacuation information. Community leaders can work with the Alaska Earthquake Center to update the available information.
Source: KTOO
Oct 9, 2026 - Notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeking comments on the extension of a generic clearance to conduct qualitative research to gain a better understanding of emerging substance use and mental health policy issues; improve the development and quality of instruments; and ensure SAMHSA leadership, centers, and offices have recent data and information for program and policy decision-making. Comments are due by December 8, 2026.
Source: Federal Register