DIThe Distraction Index

#work requirements

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
1Noise
16.4Avg Dmg
23.6Avg Hype
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