Alabama climbs to #41 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard after unanimously eliminating judicial deference.

Alaska falls to #50 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, still the nation's heaviest per-capita federal lobbyist for a fourth straight year.

Arizona climbs to #24 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 7 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Arkansas climbs to #18 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 7 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

California climbs to #37 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 10 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Colorado drops to #30 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, down 8 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Connecticut rises to #12 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 3 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Delaware drops to #13 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, down 4 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Florida drops to #11 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, down 1 place from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Georgia rises to #23 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 3 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Hawaii holds steady at #43 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Idaho drops to #4 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, down 1 place from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Illinois rises to #45 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 1 place from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Indiana drops to #10 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard despite strengthening its REINS Act — see which variables still need work.

Iowa falls to #36 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, down 23 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Kansas climbs to #7 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 9 places, after codifying judicial non-deference by statute — see the full breakdown.

Kentucky climbs to #21 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard after enacting a REINS-style regulatory review law — see the full breakdown.

Louisiana rises to #19 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, a 19-place climb, after adding both a REINS law and judicial non-deference in one year.

Maine falls to #33 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, down 16 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Maryland drops to #46 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, down 5 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.