South Dakota rises to #26 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, a 19-place climb, after enacting a REINS-style regulatory review law.

Tennessee drops to #3 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard after repealing injunctive relief for citizens — see the full variable breakdown.

Texas climbs to #29 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 10 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Utah holds the #1 spot in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up from #2 in 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Vermont rises to #2 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, a 16-place climb from last year — see which variables are driving the jump.

Virginia climbs to #28 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 5 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Washington climbs to #31 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 11 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

West Virginia climbs to #22 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 7 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Wisconsin drops to #5 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, down 1 place from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.

Wyoming rises to #20 of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, up 3 places from 2025 — see how it scores across all 19 Scorecard variables.