DIThe Distraction Index

#state_politics

6 events across 5 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
3Noise
1.6Avg Dmg
12.3Avg Hype
WEEK 91Sep 20 – 26
HYPE2026-09-17
Pennsylvania 'Rain Tax' Statement by State GOP
single state · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
9.8
WEEK 88Aug 30 – Sep 5
HYPE2026-08-31
NOISE: Non-Administration Political Content and State Litigation
local · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-19
Investigation into Indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill
Judicial/Legal Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
6.3
Hype
9.8
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-17
Sununu Dogged by Questions Over Qatar
Damage
0.1
Hype
2.5
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
NOISE2026-03-07
NOISE: Georgia Republicans Push Bills Against Fani Willis
Damage
2.9
Hype
46.3
HYPE2026-03-02
NOISE: Routine State and Local Political Coverage
multi state · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8