DIThe Distraction Index

#state legislation

4 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
1Noise
8.2Avg Dmg
27.7Avg Hype
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-06-03
North Carolina House Moves Resolution to Abolish US Department of Education
Policy Changesingle state · broad
Damage
4.8
Hype
59.0
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
HYPE2026-05-10
State and Local News - Non-Administration Related
single state · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
WEEK 17Apr 20 – 26
NOISE2025-04-26
Louisiana Republicans Introduce Bills Targeting Immigrants
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
10.2
Hype
21.6
WEEK 6Feb 2 – 8
HYPE2025-02-08
GOP-Led States Follow Trump Lead on Sex Definition
Policy Changemulti state · narrow
Damage
17.7
Hype
27.2