For the second year in a row, there was an increase in the number of states that grew more hostile to the LGBTQ+ community, according to a new report shared exclusively with USA TODAY.
The 2023 Out Leadership State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index, which looks at five areas, including work environment and support for young people and families, provides state-by-state snapshots of LGBTQ+ equality at a time when inclusion efforts are being challenged from local school boards to the Supreme Court.
New York was designated the most equitable state for the third year in a row, with a score of 93.67 out of 100 points. Arkansas ranked the worst in regard to support for the LGBTQ+ community, with a score of 32 out of 100.
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