States with 'no income tax' are more attractive than ever--better job markets, better business environment, and no state income taxes.
I honor your 'entrepreneurship'. Small business owners are the backbone of our economy--something that liberals just don't realize. Our tax code should REWARD people like you,,,NOT PENALIZE YOU!
Unfortunately, states in the Midwest like Ohio are now addicted to big government (hence their high taxes and high COST OF DOING BUSINESS) due largely to legacy costs resulting from high rates of unionization combined with the hemorrhaging of our industrial base. The high taxes and 'high cost of doing business' only serves to drive more people out of the area (in particular its most productive citizens like you).
It's a vicious circle that I don't see a solution for--other than lower taxes to help existing businesses grow--and new businesses to come to the Midwest. Unfortunately, those types of politicians will find it almost impossible to get elected in states that continue to get BLUER by the day.
You all need to stop writing about this like it's a force of nature.
It's the result of national economic policy, it's harmful, and, as long as the people rule, it's going to be stopped and reversed.
The only questions are which political party is going to stop it, whether or not new political forces will emerge, and how much damage will be done in the process.