Missouri anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to population loss and decline in tax revenue, studies find

Missouri Independent ^ | November 7, 2025 | Annelise Hanshaw

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For years, Missouri lawmakers have heard warnings that enacting policies targeting the LGBTQ+ population could drive individuals and businesses out of the state. Local officials and chambers of commerce raised red flags about potential impacts on recruitment and retention of employees, as well as the ability to lure businesses to the state.

Now, studies are showing that the state’s actions have already pushed LGBTQ+ Missourians to move — taking their tax dollars, and even businesses, elsewhere.

Analysis by the Movement Advancement Project estimates that around $362 million to $879 million in household income has left the state, a number that is expected to increase.

The estimate is based on a survey conducted by MAP in collaboration with The Trevor Project, a mental health nonprofit for LGBTQ+ youth.

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Highly doubtful. Most so-called "Auntie LGBTQ" legislation in Missouri happened in the past couple of years at earliest, and there's no way these resultant changes can be assessed to any credible degree in that small window of time. COVID lockdowns were most likely the culprit for any economic contraction.

Besides, the Trevor Project has about as much veracity as the National Enquirer.

[SaveFerris]

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[laplata]

I also think this is BS.

[Engraved-on-His-hands]

Small price to pay for providing a better background for raising our children.

[griffin]

ROTFLMAO!!!!!

YEAH! RIGHT!!!! SMH

[ConservativeMind]

They had so many LGBTQ+s that it affected their state’s tax base?

Well, that’s a lot of HIV+ patients to not care for.

Good for Missouri!

[griffin]

pile o hog chit

[rellic]

LGBTQ leaving the state is no great loss.
Take their money to NYC, the city
will need it!

[fidelis]

Ba-loney!

[ConservativeMind]

Obviously 0 has no male privates.

Obviously, Michael does.

[Uncle Miltie]

But think of the savings on AIDS treatments …

[iamgalt]

If it’s true which is highly unlikely it sounds like a win.

[metmom]

Now, studies are showing that the state’s actions have already pushed LGBTQ+ Missourians to move — taking their tax dollars, and even businesses, elsewhere.

Works for me.

Sounds like Missouri if a good place to move to.

[hanamizu]

As a MO resident, I can’t say I’m sorry to see them leave. I have no idea of what anti-alphabet laws have been passed, other than removing them from extra-special protection. As for revenue loss, how much money is saved from not having to treat the illnesses they seem to be prone to.?

Anyway, I’m sure they’ll find a welcome in Illinois. Illinois can have them all.

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Yeah, I’m almost hoping it’s true.

A model for other sane states to emulate.

[DouglasKC]

Even if true it’s a net win for Missouri.

[Raycpa]

I lose about 7% of my clients each year, yet I grow about 7% each year.

(It must be magic or what happens when you only focus on losses and not gains. )

[central_va]

Nice “angle”. Play to the money aspect that will get those hicks to want perves to stay. /sarc

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The anecdotal homosexual restaurant owner they mentioned in the article moved to Ore-Gone. Yeah, his business will thrive there.

[Carry_Okie]

Now, studies are showing that the state’s actions have already pushed LGBTQ+ Missourians to move — taking their tax dollars, and even businesses, elsewhere.

I'd like to see those studies. It doesn't fit my understanding of LGBTQ+ demographics, particularly in a conservative State like Missouri. One would think they would have left a long time ago.