Published 2 years ago

DeSantis: Florida lawmakers to consider elimination of Disney’s self-governing status

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asks the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government. It's the latest salvo in a feud between the Republican and the media giant. The move comes after Disney announced it would suspend political donations in the state.

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The Independent

DeSantis moves to repeal Disney governing plan over ‘Don’t Say Gay’

Governor’s administration and GOP allies escalate campaign against state’s largest employer

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Florida governor moves to end Disney's self-governing status in fallout over 'Don't Say Gay' law | CBC News

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the state legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate as a private government over its properties in the state, the latest salvo in a feud between the Republican and the media giant.

2 years ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state, the latest volley in a feud between the governor and the entertainment giant over what critics have dubbed the “Don't Say Gay” law.

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Legislature to end Disney's special status in called session

Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District was created in 1967. DeSantis is proposing terminating all special districts created before 1968.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

DeSantis moves against Disney with push to eliminate special status for Florida theme park | CNN Politics

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis escalated his weeks-long feud with Disney on Tuesday, challenging lawmakers to eliminate the unique status that allows the entertainment company to operate as an independent government around its Orlando-area theme parks.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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