New bill would give Florida Gov. DeSantis control over Disney district

Florida lawmakers advance bills on Disney taxing district and migrant flights

Florida lawmakers advanced proposals on Wednesday to strip Disney of its self-governing status, expand a controversial migrant transportation program and strengthen prosecutions tied to the state’s election police unit.

Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney’s government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at the Walt Disney World Resort, issuing bonds and holding the ability to build its own nuclear plant if it wanted. Those days are numbered as a new bill released this week puts the entertainment giant’s district firmly in the control of Florida’s governor and legislative leade…

Florida GOP advances Disney district, migrant flight bills

Florida lawmakers have advanced proposals to strip Disney of its self-governing status, expand a controversial migrant transportation program and strengthen prosecutions tied to the state’s election police unit

Florida GOP advances Disney district, migrant flight bills

Florida lawmakers have advanced proposals to strip Disney of its self-governing status, expand a controversial migrant transportation program and strengthen prosecutions tied to the state’s election police unit. The bills cleared separate committees and the Senate on Wednesday. The measures come as part of a special legislative session centered on the priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as he focuses on cultural issues ahead of his expecte

Florida GOP advances Disney district, migrant flight bills

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at MVP Appliances in Ocala, Fla. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 to announce family-focused tax relief for Florida residents. DeSantis also touched on Disney and how they will be no longer be self governing because theres a new sheriff in town. (Doug Engle/Ocala Star-Banner via AP)(Doug Engle / Associated Press) Florida GOP advances Disney district, migrant flight bills ANTHONY IZAG…

'A new sheriff in town': DeSantis could soon control Disney government

A battle for control over Disney’s self-governing zone in Orlando is heating up once again. Florida Republicans are taking center stage with a controversial bill that would give the governor control over the special tax Reedy Creek Improvement District, which operates Walt Disney World. Gov. Ron DeSantis stated in a recent news conference with WESH, “Disney is no longer going to have self-government.” The bill, if passed, would change the distri…