This is an interactive, visual application of the data provided by statepolicyindex.com on the relative freedom enjoyed by residents in the various States. Use the sliders to adjust the weighting of various categories of policies. Categories with a "+" next to them can be expanded to adjust the relative weighting of individual factors within the category.
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Spending
Adj tot spend, GSP
Above, minus charges
Adj tot spending, PPI
Above, minus charges
Fiscal decentralization
Local gov budget constraints
Gov. employment / private
Weighted ave, local & state wages
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Taxation
Debt, GSP measure
Debt, PPI measure
Total tax, GSP measure
Total tax, PPI measure
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Labor regulation
Minimum wage
Prevailing wage law
General right-to-work law
Workers comp coverage regs
Workers comp funding
Disability insurance required
State OSHA
Smoker protection laws
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Health insurance
Individual guaranteed issue
Community rating: small group
Community rating: individual
Elimination rider ban for ind.
Small firm COBRA
Small firm mand. group conv.
Mandated ext. grievance review
Provider incentives banned
Direct access mandated
High-risk insurance pool
Standing referrals mandated
Licensing of Directors
Insurance mandates
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Occupational licensing
Licensing Index
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Eminent domain
Eminent domain reform
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Liability system
Ranking of State Liability Systems
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Land & environmental reg
Regulatory Takings Prohibition
Smart Growth Plan
State Wetland Program
State Wetland Protection Statutes
Endangered Species Act
Strength of State Planning Role
State wind or beach ins. pool
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Utility deregulation
Natural gas
Telecommunications
Cable
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Gun control
Gun control index
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Marijuana laws
Low-level possession legal
1st offense of LLP possess decrim.
1st offense of HLP a misdemeanor
LL cultivation a misdemeanor
Mandatory minimums
Medical marijuana
Maximum prison term
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Asset forfeiture rules
Asset forfeiture index
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Victimless crime arrests
VC arrests per 100,000 pop.
VC arrests as percentage of all
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Tobacco regs
Cigarette tax
Ban: Public Places
Ban: Restaurants
Ban: Bars
Ban - Private Workplaces
Vending machines
Internet purchases
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Alcohol regs
Alcohol control index
Keg registration
Mandatory server training
Beer tax rate
Wine tax rate
Spirits tax rate
Blue laws
Happy hour law
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Auto and road regs
Seat belt laws
Motorcycle helmet law
Bicycle helmet law
Cellphone ban
Open container law
Sobriety checkpoints
Liability insurance required
Personal injury protection req.
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Gambling laws
Social gambling
Gambling felony
Internet gambling
Track gaming
Casino gambling
Pari-mutuel wagering
Charitable gaming
Slot games
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Sundry mala prohibita
Raw milk
Fireworks ban
Legalized prostitution
Physician-assisted suicide
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Marriage & civil union laws
Same-sex
Blood Test Required
Waiting period
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Education
Tax credit/deduction
Years mandatory schooling
Kindergarten required
Mand. priv. school registration
Mandatory private school accred.
Private school teacher licensure
Private school curric. control
Homeschooling law
Homeschooling curriculum control
Homeschool teacher qualifications
Homeschool standardized tests
HS notification requirements
HS recordkeeping requirements
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Campaign finance reg
Public financing
Individual -> candidate limit
Individual -> party limit
Grassroots PAC -> candidate reg.
Grassroots PAC -> party reg.
Corporate PAC -> candidate reg.
Corporate PAC -> party reg.
Below are listed the States from most to least free according to your current weights. Shown above is a map representing the ranking by color: States change from blue to green to yellow as their ranking increases (they become "more free").
New Hampshire0.361
Colorado0.352
South Dakota0.322
Idaho0.297
Texas0.294
Missouri0.269
Tennessee0.238
Virginia0.235
Arizona0.227
North Dakota0.220
Utah0.209
Kansas0.183
Indiana0.174
Michigan0.171
Wyoming0.152
Iowa0.148
Georgia0.128
Oklahoma0.126
Montana0.094
Pennsylvania0.084
Alabama0.078
Florida0.051
North Carolina0.016
Delaware-0.004
Nevada-0.004
Mississippi-0.005
Oregon-0.007
Nebraska-0.015
Arkansas-0.021
South Carolina-0.033
Alaska-0.052
Kentucky-0.068
West Virginia-0.080
Louisiana-0.088
Minnesota-0.089
New Mexico-0.122
Wisconsin-0.167
Ohio-0.172
Connecticut-0.180
Maine-0.180
Vermont-0.181
Illinois-0.197
Massachusetts-0.198
Washington-0.226
Hawaii-0.261
Maryland-0.341
California-0.343
Rhode Island-0.377
New Jersey-0.380
New York-0.639