Disney Special Tax-District Bill Is Approved by Florida Senate

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The Florida Senate on Friday approved a bill that would dramatically alter the governance of a special-tax district near Orlando that has allowed Walt Disney Co. to self-govern the land that houses its theme parks, sending the measure to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it into law.

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The Independent

Florida GOP gives DeSantis control of Disney district

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon take control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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abc News

Florida Senate approves bill to give DeSantis control of Disney special district

The Florida Senate voted on HB 9B during a special legislative session that would give Gov. Ron DeSantis the ability to appoint a board to run Disney's special district.

4 months ago·United States

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CNN

DeSantis push for more control of Disney special district gets approval from Florida legislature

Florida lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a proposal to give Gov. Ron DeSantis more control over the future of Disney's Orlando-area theme parks, the latest escalation in the Republican leader's feud with the entertainment giant.

4 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

Florida GOP gives DeSantis control of Disney district

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon take control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district after Senate Republicans approved a bill Friday punishing the company over its opposition to the law critics call "Don't Say Gay."

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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KRDO

Florida GOP gives DeSantis control of Disney district

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon take control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district. Senate Republicans on Friday approved legislation to require DeSantis to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services it provides in the company’s sprawling properties in Florida. The vote on the Disney bill ended a special legislative session focused on the conservative…

4 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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KVIA

DeSantis push for more control of Disney special district gets approval from Florida legislature

By Steve Contorno, CNN Florida lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a proposal to give Gov. Ron DeSantis more control over the future of Disney’s Orlando-area theme parks, the latest escalation in the Republican leader’s feud with the entertainment giant. The GOP-led state Senate voted 26-9 Friday on a bill to let the state take over the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the government body that has given Disney unique powers in Central Fl…

4 months ago·Panama City, United States

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