Oct. 18, 2026Methodology v3.0 · State metrics: 12 source systems, data through 2023–2025 by metric

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State metrics: BEA, BLS LAUS, CDC BRFSS, CDC WONDER and 8 more. Congress runs on Center for Effective Lawmaking effectiveness scores and roll-call records published by the House Clerk and the Senate, bills on GovInfo enrolled bill text, budget totals on OMB Historical Tables.
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