State officials involved in the 2010 U.S. Census count are spreading the good word that the latest projections from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate Missouri will likely hold onto all nine of its Congressional seats. But those same officials caution Missouri will hold on by a razor thin margin.

“The projected population for Missouri was 6,022,430 people,” said Matt Hesser of the Office of Administration’s Division of Budget and Planning during an information seminar for State Senators at the Capitol. “We retain the seat by 5,271 people.” [Read more...]