Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

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.– 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.

Disney representatives did not return an emailed request for comment on Tuesday. It was not immediately clear how the elimination of the district would affect the company or neighboring governments.and set up by the state Legislature in 1967 that allows it to provide government services such as zoning, fire protection, utilities and infrastructure.

Republican lawmakers appear receptive to punishing Disney, filing proposals that would dissolve the district by June 2023. DeSantis has been a powerful governor, effectively pushing his priorities in the statehouse, and both the GOP Senate president and House speaker support him on the Disney issue. “What world are we living in right now?” asked Democratic Sen. Audrey Gibson. “It’s the freedom state of Florida. If they disagree with the governor, he brings out the Gatling gun.”Retired Rollins College political scientist Richard Foglesong, whose book, “Married to the Mouse” recounts the formation of Reedy Creek, said he thought initially that “cooler heads would prevail” in the war of words between DeSantis and Disney.

Yea, pretty smart, go after a Worldwide force like Disney, the most influential tourist attraction in the state bringing in billions of dollars to the state. Who also helped fund your campaign. Who also has not last one single dollar due to you acting like a petulant child.

Misleading statement. Is it retaliating for stopping donations? Or is it in response to the company stepping into the political sphere and speaking against state law? Make sure you know which it is before implying things.

‘Punishing’ Disney?! More like ensuring an already grossly profitable company is subject to, and pays, it’s fair share.

Deplorable

DeSatan better watch his back. Retaliation like this is not becoming of a leader. Disney has every right to donate their money to whomever they want. Just as we do. He's digging his own grave and ours. Florida depends on tourism.

Does this idiot want Disney to leave the state?

Good for DeSantis

Good for Disney

Ronnie is acting like a four-year-old when the parents took away his favorite toy. Imagine how spiteful he would be if he were president. He doesn’t get his way he destroys everything in the path.

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Florida takes aim at Disney World’s self-governing status over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law“I am announcing today that we are expanding the call of what they are going to be considering this week,’’ DeSantis said at a news conference in The Villages. Cheap talk. They're not gonna risk losing the most famous amusement park in the world. Central Florida would die off in less than a year. Republicans are really good at making stuff up and then fixing it. 🙄 Where my right-wing free-speech lovers at? Imagine a Dem Governor calls a special session to attack a huge employer/revenue generator in his state because they issued a statement disagreeing with him.
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