If you are young and educated, you are not the target audience of these theatrics and you’re more than likely going to bounce from the state (Columbia aside, Missouri’s version of an affordable Austin).
Conservatives are swinging for the fences with their base in decline. I can come up with no other explanation for these disingenuous actions.
Honnestly, if I was a young, college educated innovator would that make me more likely to move to Missouri (or stay there) or move out of state?
Is Missouri attracting talent with these policies and practices?