DIThe Distraction Index

#local government

3 events across 3 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
1Noise
14.7Avg Dmg
16.3Avg Hype
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
NOISE2026-07-08
Missoula County Opposes Federal Grants Changes
Resource Reallocationsingle state · narrow
Damage
1.3
Hype
8.5
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
HYPE2026-05-10
State and Local News - Non-Administration Related
single state · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
WEEK 70Apr 26 – May 2
DMG2026-04-26
DOJ Sues North Jersey Town Over Oil and Natural Gas Ban
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
42.8
Hype
37.5