#state_policy | The Distraction Index
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5 events across 4 weeks
0
Damage
1
Distraction
4
Noise
7.8
Avg A
18.3
Avg B
WEEK 20
May 11 – 17
NOISE
2025-05-17
Texas House Votes to Repeal State Ban on Consensual Same-Sex Relations
Policy Change
single state · narrow
A
0.9
B
4.8
NOISE
2025-05-17
Maryland Governor Vetoes Slavery Reparations Study
Policy Change
single state · narrow
A
0.5
B
21.5
WEEK 15
Apr 6 – 12
NOISE
2025-04-05
Maryland Passes Sexual Abuse Liability Limitation Bill
Policy Change
single state · moderate
A
17.7
B
11.5
WEEK 13
Mar 23 – 29
DIST
2025-03-29
Utah Becomes First State to Ban LGBTQ+ Pride Flags in Government Buildings and Schools
Policy Change
single state · moderate
A
10.3
B
31.9
WEEK 5
Jan 26 – Feb 1
NOISE
2025-02-01
WVU Shuts Down DEI Office Following Morrissey Ban
Policy Change
single state · moderate
A
9.4
B
21.9