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One of the big questions that arose after Roe v. Wade’s decision was overturned was whether states that restricted access to abortion would lose talent and business investment.
Indiana is becoming an important test case. Last Friday, the state banned abortion by Congress for the first time since her SCOTUS ruling in June.
Abortion rights groups criticized the law, but so did some of the state’s largest employers, who claimed Indiana was achieving its goals for economic gain.
- Eli Lilly, a major pharmaceutical company with more than 10,000 employees in Indianapolis, said the law would “impede Lilly and Indiana’s ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent from around the world.” said there is.
- A spokeswoman for Cummins, an engine maker that employs about 10,000 Indians, said, “As we continue to expand our footprint, our ability to attract and retain top talent and influence decision-making will continue to grow. It will hinder…” he said.
The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce also warned that an abortion ban could make it harder to attract conventions and tourists. and lost 12 treaties and a $60 million business.
Big picture: It’s too early to say that state abortion bans will lead to a brain drain. For example, Texas passed the most restrictive abortion law in the country more than a year before her, and its mighty economy (home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other state) is showing signs of waning. Is not …NF