Florida’s DeSantis, Disney butt heads over LGBTQ school bill
2 years, 9 months ago

Florida’s DeSantis, Disney butt heads over LGBTQ school bill

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Walt Disney Co. is suspending its political donations in Florida after the company’s CEO received huge blowback for not using Disney’s vast influence in the state to try to quash a recently passed Republican bill that would prevent teachers from instructing early grades on LGBTQ issues. Meanwhile, DeSantis sent a campaign fundraising email that said, “Disney is in far too deep with the Communist Party of China and has lost any moral authority to tell you what to do.” Disney has contributed huge amounts of money to Florida’s political parties and politicians, and has wielded incredible influence on the state’s government. “The weird hypocrisy of Florida politics right now is DeSantis has been happy to take Disney’s money, but to pass a bill that’s anathema to the values of their customers and their institution,” said Rick Wilson, a political operative who has supported Republicans in the past, but has spoken out against the culture war many Republicans are creating. “This is another strike in the hate agenda that Governor DeSantis is pushing right now,” Soto said, adding that the state’s budget is hugely reliant on the sales tax Disney and other theme parks generate for the state.

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Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan
6 months, 1 week ago

Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan

Hindustan Times  

June 12 - Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have put an end to their feud with a deal that allows the entertainment giant to develop the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando for the next 15 years. Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan DeSantis and Disney, one of Florida's biggest employers, had been embroiled …

Disney is once again giving money to anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans who passed the "Don't Say Gay" law
6 months, 1 week ago

Disney is once again giving money to anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans who passed the "Don't Say Gay" law

Salon  

The Walt Disney Corporation, which runs a theme park fiefdom in Orlando and wields outsized clout in Florida politics, is once again donating money to state politicians after a two-year hiatus following the fallout over "Don't Say Gay" legislation. Disney has now shelled out $87,000 in political donations, according to the most recent campaign filings, most of the money going …

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor. In a meeting, the DeSantis-appointed members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved …

Disney and DeSantis-appointed Florida oversight board settle lawsuit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Disney and DeSantis-appointed Florida oversight board settle lawsuit

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. has settled a lawsuit with the Gov. The entity, formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, was renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and populated by DeSantis allies, but in the final hours of the previous board’s tenure, Disney executed an agreement that would essentially allow the new district powers over only the most basic …

Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
9 months, 1 week ago

Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s government won’t be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides don’t reach a settlement beforehand. Disney claims the Republican governor and his appointees took over the district, which provides government services like planning and firefighting at Disney …

Judge throws out Disney's lawsuit claiming DeSantis retaliated against Hollywood giant for criticizing his 'Don't Say Gay' law
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge throws out Disney's lawsuit claiming DeSantis retaliated against Hollywood giant for criticizing his 'Don't Say Gay' law

Daily Mail  

A federal judge has dismissed Disney's lawsuit accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of retaliation against the company for criticizing state limits on classroom discussion of sexuality. The dispute began after Disney last year criticized Florida's classroom discussion ban on gender and sexuality, dubbed the 'Don't say gay' law by opponents. A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Walt Disney's lawsuit against …

Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company’s hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World after it was taken over by the governor’s appointees. The judge also said Disney’s claim against DeSantis’ appointees to the Disney World governing district …

Judge tosses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis; Disney appeals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge tosses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis; Disney appeals

LA Times  

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Walt Disney Co.’s 1st Amendment lawsuit against Florida Gov. Disney had argued that DeSantis and state Republicans had waged a concerted campaign to punish Disney for exercising its speech rights to criticize Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The judge agreed, determining that Disney “lacks standing” to sue DeSantis and that its claims against the governor’s renamed …

Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees’ lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district
11 months ago

Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees’ lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney this week requested a second delay in a state court case involving its legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district, as the company accused them and the governor’s office of stonewalling requests for documents that are part of the litigation. DeSantis and the GOP-controlled Florida Legislature took control …

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
1 year, 1 month ago

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district

LA Times  

Minnie and Mickey Mouse perform for guests during a musical show July 14 in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Friday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board appointees are seeking communications between Walt Disney Co. and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, as part …

Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — If Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wins a federal lawsuit in which Disney claims its free speech rights were violated by the Republican leader, the company won’t be the last entity to be punished over supporting a “disfavored viewpoint,” Disney said in court papers on Monday. The Disney lawsuit says DeSantis unconstitutionally revamped and took over Walt Disney …

DeSantis allies ask Florida judge to throw out Disney’s counterclaims in lawsuit
1 year, 2 months ago

DeSantis allies ask Florida judge to throw out Disney’s counterclaims in lawsuit

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Agreements that Disney made with the governing district for Walt Disney World before it was taken over by appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis weren’t legally valid, and the company’s counterclaims against the district should be dismissed, the governing body said in court papers filed this week. The governing district now controlled by supporters of the Republican …

DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial

Associated Press  

A Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of a board that oversees Walt Disney World, the Republican governor’s appointees said in a Tuesday court filing. The case is one of two lawsuits stemming from the takeover, which was retaliation for Disney’s public opposition to the “Don’t Say Gay” legislation championed …

DeSantis urges Disney to drop lawsuit amid bitter feud with theme park
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis urges Disney to drop lawsuit amid bitter feud with theme park

Raw Story  

In an interview with CNBC that's set to air later Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Disney CEO Bob Iger should drop his lawsuit against the state. DeSantis and Disney have been locked in a bitter feud since Disney publicly criticized some of the governor's policies, particularly the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill that limits discussion of sexual orientation in …

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saying Gov. Ron DeSantis has followed the autocratic examples of governments in Russia and China, a group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials has called the Florida governor’s takeover of Disney World’s governing district “severely damaging to the political, social, and economic fabric of the State.” The group of former governors, U.S. House members and presidential …

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
1 year, 4 months ago

Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. The judge in state court in Orlando denied Disney’s motion in the lawsuit that says the company wrongly stripped appointees of powers over design and construction at Disney World when it made agreements with predecessors, who were supporters. Attorneys for Disney had argued …

Disney accuses Ron DeSantis of violating its constitutional rights in ongoing legal feud
1 year, 4 months ago

Disney accuses Ron DeSantis of violating its constitutional rights in ongoing legal feud

Hindustan Times  

Disney slammed Florida Gov. The board’s chairman called it a “waste of money.” A yearlong conflict ignited by a Disney lawsuit The “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which restricts what schools can teach about LGBTQ issues, sparked national outrage and opposition from more than 150 major companies, including the Human Rights Campaign. The 44-year-old governor fired back in a fundraising email, …

Ron DeSantis swears he didn't start the fight with Disney
1 year, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis swears he didn't start the fight with Disney

Raw Story  

Speaking to conservative streaming network "OutKick" Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis brought up his feud with Disney World – and placed the blame squarely on the mouse's shoulders. "You opened, and fought to get Disney World open like a year before Gavin Newsome was willing to open Disneyland." Disney came out against the policy – known as the "Don't Say Gay" …

A Mouse Divided: How The Culture Wars Came For Disney Adults
1 year, 5 months ago

A Mouse Divided: How The Culture Wars Came For Disney Adults

Huff Post  

Josie Maida embraces the term Disney Adult. “There have been a lot of cases in the Disney community where people have found out that someone was super Trumpy and have totally put them on blast on Twitter or Instagram.” Maida is just one of the many people whose relationship to Disney has become more politically tinged since DeSantis, now a …

Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees
1 year, 5 months ago

Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney asked a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by Gov. Attorneys for Disney argued before Circuit Judge Margaret Schreiber that any decision in state court would be moot since the Republican-controlled Legislature already has passed a law voiding agreements that …

DeSantis pushes for Disney lawsuit trial to be delayed until after 2024 election
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis pushes for Disney lawsuit trial to be delayed until after 2024 election

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis' legal team has asked a federal judge to delay a trial related to the state's fight with Disney for more than two years – well after the 2024 election, NBC News reported. DeSantis' attorneys argued that Disney's lawsuit is illegitimate since the governor doesn't directly enforce laws and he's immune from being sued in regards to legislation he …

DeSantis, appointees to Disney World governing board ask that Disney lawsuit be dismissed
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis, appointees to Disney World governing board ask that Disney lawsuit be dismissed

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Attorneys for Gov. Attorneys for DeSantis, the secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the DeSantis appointees to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District filed motions Monday asking that Disney’s lawsuit in federal court in Tallahassee either be dismissed, put on hold or that they be dropped as defendants. In their motion, the DeSantis’ appointees …

Protesters fly Nazi and DeSantis 2024 flags outside Disney World entrance
1 year, 6 months ago

Protesters fly Nazi and DeSantis 2024 flags outside Disney World entrance

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protesters with Nazi flags and signs supporting Florida Governor Ron …

Disney's 'Pride Nite' Announcement Amidst Governor Ron DeSantis' 'Wokeness' Campaign Sparks Ongoing Feud
1 year, 6 months ago

Disney's 'Pride Nite' Announcement Amidst Governor Ron DeSantis' 'Wokeness' Campaign Sparks Ongoing Feud

Hindustan Times  

Disney announced its first LGBTQA+ event at Disneyland known to the public shortly after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mentioned during a press conference that he could potentially construct a state prison near Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Subject of Quarrel between DeSantis and Disney Last year in march, the governor enacted the Parental Rights in Education Act, which is …

Trump blames Governor DeSantis for Disney's 'woke' spiral, ignoring the ‘controversial’ shifts during his presidency
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump blames Governor DeSantis for Disney's 'woke' spiral, ignoring the ‘controversial’ shifts during his presidency

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump finds himself in hot water once again, this time for his scathing remarks aimed at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his alleged role in Disney's supposed downfall into a "Woke and Disgusting shadow of its former self." But here's the twist: many of the changes that offended conservatives at Disney actually took place during Trump's own presidency. He …

What’s on DeSantis’ agenda? A look at the laws he passed as Florida governor, from abortion to guns
1 year, 6 months ago

What’s on DeSantis’ agenda? A look at the laws he passed as Florida governor, from abortion to guns

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — From the death penalty to gender identity to abortion, Florida Gov. “DON’T SAY GAY” The DeSantis administration expanded the controversial law that critics call “Don’t Say Gay” to cover all grades, banning classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Additionally, the law makes it the policy of every public school that “a person’s sex …

'Don't Say Gay' to ‘Monkey This Up’: When Ron DeSantis exposed his anti-woke stand
1 year, 7 months ago

'Don't Say Gay' to ‘Monkey This Up’: When Ron DeSantis exposed his anti-woke stand

Hindustan Times  

As Republican Ron DeSantis gears up to announce his candidacy for the 2024 US Presidential election, here's a look at five instances that have highlighted his controversial "anti-woke" agenda, marking his political journey. DeSantis and the Controversial Gun Laws One controversy surrounding Governor Ron DeSantis centres around his signing of a bill that allows Floridians to carry concealed guns without …

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price

Hindustan Times  

Thursday was not a happy day for "DeSantisland," as the anticipated entry of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race was overshadowed by a significant setback. Trump's campaign gleefully proclaimed that DeSantis had been "caught in the Mouse Trap," a prediction they had made weeks ago regarding the governor's confrontation with Disney. The hard fact that some of …

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price

Hindustan Times  

Thursday was not a happy day for "DeSantisland," as the anticipated entry of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race was overshadowed by a significant setback. Trump's campaign gleefully proclaimed that DeSantis had been "caught in the Mouse Trap," a prediction they had made weeks ago regarding the governor's confrontation with Disney. The hard fact that some of …

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feuding with Disney?
1 year, 7 months ago

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feuding with Disney?

Al Jazeera  

The Republican leader continues his combative stance against company that criticised an anti-LGBTQ law in Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been embroiled in a bitter tussle with Walt Disney Co that began last year when the media company criticised a state bill on sexual identity and has spread to oversight of municipal services at its parks. DeSantis responded by …

Disney canceled a Florida campus following its DeSantis showdown. It’s an exception to an unstoppable trend.
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney canceled a Florida campus following its DeSantis showdown. It’s an exception to an unstoppable trend.

Slate  

Two years ago, Disney announced a huge investment in Florida. As a reason for the move, the company’s parks chief cited the state’s “business-friendly climate”—shorthand for a massive tax break Disney would receive for the relocation. But the elephant in the room is Ron DeSantis, who has been at war with his home state’s largest taxpayer since Disney leadership came …

Disney scraps plans for new $1 billion Florida campus amid fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney scraps plans for new $1 billion Florida campus amid fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis

Associated Press  

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development. Disney had planned to build the campus about 20 miles from the giant Walt Disney World theme park resort, but …

Disney cancels $1 billion development project in Orlando — costing Florida 2,000 jobs
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney cancels $1 billion development project in Orlando — costing Florida 2,000 jobs

Raw Story  

The potential creation of over 2,000 jobs in the city of Orlando has been scrapped as Disney continues to feud with Florida Gov. Disney’s chief executive Bob Iger and the company's theme park and consumer products chairman Josh D’Amaro have pulled the plug on a nearly $1 billion office complex that was scheduled to be built in Orlando -- a …

DeSantis stacks conservative agenda; presidential run looms
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis stacks conservative agenda; presidential run looms

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — From the death penalty to gender identity to abortion, Florida Gov. “DON’T SAY GAY” The DeSantis administration has expanded the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” to cover all grades, banning classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Additionally, the proposal would make it the policy of every public school that “a person’s …

DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District sued Disney in state court in Orlando, and board members voted to defend itself in federal court in …

Ron DeSantis bit off more than he can chew in war with Disney: Wall Street Journal
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis bit off more than he can chew in war with Disney: Wall Street Journal

Raw Story  

At the same time Gov. Ron DeSantis's supporters fear his 2024 presidential prospects are dissipating, he is According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Republicans and Democrats in his state are cautioning that he is no match for the entertainment titan headed by CEO Robert Iger who recently "took back the reins from Bob Chapek after 15 years. …

How strong is Disney’s 1st Amendment case against Ron DeSantis?
1 year, 7 months ago

How strong is Disney’s 1st Amendment case against Ron DeSantis?

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Walt Disney Co. has drawn new battle lines in the nation’s roiling culture war over LGBTQ+ issues — taking aim at the likely presidential hopeful for allegedly violating its rights in a battle for control of land encompassing its Orlando-area resorts. Disney’s 74-page complaint, filed this week in U.S. District Court for …

Florida Republicans pass bill that would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Republicans pass bill that would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a House bill that Republican state legislators passed Friday on a 76-34 vote along party lines. Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final approval Friday by the GOP-dominated state Legislature. “This isn’t just for our governor,” …

Florida Gov. DeSantis says Disney lawsuit is political
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis says Disney lawsuit is political

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Florida Gov. Disney sued DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican’s appointment of a board of supervisors in its self-governed theme park district, alleging the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law critics call, “Don’t Say Gay.” The legal filing is the latest salvo in a more than year-old feud between Disney …

Disney sues DeSantis over “targeted campaign” originating in LGBTQ rights feud
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues DeSantis over “targeted campaign” originating in LGBTQ rights feud

Salon  

The Walt Disney Company has sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after a Florida board voted to punish the company in the latest move in a protracted fight over the company speaking out in favor of LGBTQ rights. Just minutes after the vote, Disney sued DeSantis and the board, alleging that they are threatening the company's operations in order to target …

Disney sues Florida's DeSantis over 'campaign' to weaponize government against company
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Florida's DeSantis over 'campaign' to weaponize government against company

The Hindu  

Walt Disney Co sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, asking a court to overturn state efforts to exert control over the company's Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando. The action comes as the oversight board DeSantis appointed to oversee development in and around Walt Disney World in central Florida endorsed a legal opinion that declared as void …

Disney sues Florida’s DeSantis over efforts to ‘weaponize’ govt
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Florida’s DeSantis over efforts to ‘weaponize’ govt

Al Jazeera  

Disney says there was ‘a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney’ over free speech. Walt Disney Co sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, asking a court to overturn state efforts to control the Walt Disney World theme parks and intensifying a battle between a global entertainment giant and a potential US presidential contender. “The company is …

Disney sues Ron DeSantis over Florida district: ‘A targeted campaign of government retaliation’
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Ron DeSantis over Florida district: ‘A targeted campaign of government retaliation’

LA Times  

Disney and Florida Gov. The Republican governor — who is widely expected to run for president in 2024 — has made his battle against Disney a cornerstone of his culture wars campaign, at times referring to the legendary California company as a “woke Burbank corporation.” The feud began last year after Disney spoke out against Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay …

Ron DeSantis accused of 'public corruption' by former House GOP colleague
1 year, 8 months ago

Ron DeSantis accused of 'public corruption' by former House GOP colleague

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC's "The Katie Phang Show," former GOP Rep. Dave Jolly was asked about Gov. Ron DeSantis' war on Disney and proceeded to make the case that the Florida governor should be charged with "public corruption." What we saw in his response to Disney's public criticism of the 'Don't say gay' bill is, while not under the …

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ through 12th grade while House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ through 12th grade while House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis signs a bill he called the Parental Rights in Education bill in 2022. Ron DeSantis added more wins to his agenda targeting the LGBTQ+ community as a state board approved an expansion of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law Wednesday, and the House passed bills on gender-transition treatments, bathroom use and keeping children out of drag …

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers
1 year, 8 months ago

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers

NPR  

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Burbank/AP Joe Burbank/AP ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of Florida government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort's rides and monorail. "Inspections …

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers
1 year, 8 months ago

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of Florida government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort’s rides and monorail. “Inspections for the kind of rides at Disney go well beyond county fairs,” said Richard Foglesong, a Rollins College …

'The possibilities are endless': Ron DeSantis threatens to build prison next to Disney
1 year, 8 months ago

'The possibilities are endless': Ron DeSantis threatens to build prison next to Disney

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis has threatened to build a prison next to Disney World after a disagreement over the state's "Don't Say Gay" law. The governor has fought to remove Disney's self-governance after the company came out against a "Don't Say Gay" bill that critics said could marginalize LGBTQ+ people. "So if you look at this whole special district, well, Disney Corporation …

Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting
1 year, 8 months ago

Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney CEO Bob Iger on Monday said any retaliatory actions by Florida Gov. He referred to the incident last year when Disney criticized Florida’s law dubbed by critics “Don’t Say Gay” while Bob Chapek was helming the company at the time. In response, Florida lawmakers passed, and DeSantis signed, legislation revamping the government-like board that oversees Walt …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped it of power
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped it of power

LA Times  

Board members picked by Florida Gov. The current supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said at a meeting that their predecessors last month signed a development agreement with the company that gave Disney maximum developmental power over the theme park resort’s 27,000 acres in central Florida. The five supervisors were appointed by the Republican governor to the board …

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