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.

2 months ago·Tallahassee, United States

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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 months ago·Canada

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CBS Local

Gov. DeSantis challenges Florida lawmakers to eliminate Disney's special status

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (CW44 News At 10 | CNN) — Disney appears in crosshairs of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as he challenged lawmakers on Tuesday to eliminate the special status that allows the entertainment company to operate as an independent government around its Orlando-area theme park.In a bombshell announcement dropped just hours before lawmakers returned to Tallahassee for a special session to finalize new congressional maps, DeSantis changed …

2 months ago·United States

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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 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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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 months ago·United States

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Washington Times

Florida Gov. DeSantis to seek end to Disney’s taxing district in special session

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday he’ll seek to eliminate Disney’s special taxing district when the Legislature meets this week, a move that follows the theme park giant’s criticism of a new state ban on sex education for early elementary grades.

2 months ago·Washington, 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 months ago·United States

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