Massachusetts’ census undercount could strip seats, billions in aid as fiscal woes mount

Massachusetts faces a critical 2030 U.S. Census, with leaders warning an undercount could cost federal funding and congressional seats. A Senate hearing chaired by Sen. Paul Mark (D-Pittsfield) launched this week to boost accuracy. Census data shapes $1.5 trillion in annual federal aid, district lines, and services like health and transport. The state lost a …