The problem with this argument is that the state is already getting the benefit of those people being employed.
The state will now get $7M less in revenue but no new jobs. Unless the state cuts services that is a $7M tax increase on the citizens.
It may well be that this is better than the alternative of letting the jobs leave, but it certainly isn't without cost.
These folks had been told back in March that there jobs were moving to Meheeco.