DIThe Distraction Index

#work requirements

5 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
3Noise
15.2Avg Dmg
20.7Avg Hype
WEEK 92Sep 27 – Oct 3
NOISE2026-09-27
States Implement Medicaid Work Requirements
Policy Changemulti state · moderate
Damage
9.7
Hype
18.0
NOISE2026-09-26
Medicaid Work Requirements Implementation
Policy Changemulti state · broad
Damage
16.8
Hype
14.8
WEEK 78Jun 21 – 27
HYPE2026-06-21
Medicaid Work Requirements Policy Analysis
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
17.1
Hype
26.5
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-06-02
Trump Administration Medicaid Work Requirement Changes
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
17.1
Hype
29.3
WEEK 16Apr 13 – 19
NOISE2025-04-19
USDA Urges States to Reinforce SNAP Work Requirements
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
15.1
Hype
14.9