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

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feuding with Disney?

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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 urging the legislature to abolish a special district that gave Disney virtual autonomy over the development of its theme parks in central Florida. In April, the company sued DeSantis, asking a federal court to overturn state efforts to exert greater control over the Walt Disney World theme parks, accusing DeSantis of a “campaign to weaponize government power”. Disney sued DeSantis and members of his recently appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board in a federal court in Tallahassee, saying the state’s actions violated Disney’s contract rights and arguing DeSantis’s efforts represent an attempt to curb the company’s First Amendment rights.

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With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees
6 months, 1 week ago
Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan
6 months, 1 week ago
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6 months, 2 weeks ago
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Disney and DeSantis-appointed Florida oversight board settle lawsuit
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
9 months ago
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9 months, 1 week ago
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9 months, 1 week ago
DeSantis names Disney World district administrator to run elections in Democratic Orange County
9 months, 2 weeks ago
DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a ‘success’ despite worker exodus, litigation
10 months ago
DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a 'success' despite worker exodus, litigation
10 months ago
Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should ‘move on’
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Column: DeSantis notches a courthouse win against Disney, thanks to a Trumpian right-wing judge
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
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Judge tosses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis; Disney appeals
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees’ lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district
11 months ago
Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
11 months, 4 weeks ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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
1 year, 1 month ago
Morale is down and cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
1 year, 1 month ago
Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views
1 year, 1 month ago
Disney says DeSantis-appointed district is dragging feet in providing documents for lawsuit
1 year, 1 month ago
DeSantis allies ask Florida judge to throw out Disney’s counterclaims in lawsuit
1 year, 2 months ago
Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor
1 year, 2 months ago
Disney boss Bob Iger says the company will 'quiet the noise' from culture war controversies - as it remains in legal spat with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after it waded into 'Don't Say Gay' law
1 year, 3 months ago
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim
1 year, 3 months ago
DeSantis says he’s ‘moved on’ from Disney district fight as the company doubles down
1 year, 4 months ago
DeSantis’ tactical blunder has sunk his battle with Disney: ex-GOP lawmaker
1 year, 4 months ago
DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial
1 year, 4 months ago
DeSantis urges Disney to drop lawsuit amid bitter feud with theme park
1 year, 4 months ago
DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
1 year, 4 months ago
Group: DeSantis win in Disney lawsuit could embolden actions against journalists
1 year, 4 months ago
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
1 year, 4 months ago
Disney accuses Ron DeSantis of violating its constitutional rights in ongoing legal feud
1 year, 4 months ago
DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations
1 year, 4 months ago
A Mouse Divided: How The Culture Wars Came For Disney Adults
1 year, 5 months ago
Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees
1 year, 5 months ago
Disney CEO responds to Ron DeSantis' claims that the company sexualises children
1 year, 5 months ago
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
1 year, 5 months ago
DeSantis pushes for Disney lawsuit trial to be delayed until after 2024 election
1 year, 5 months ago
DeSantis, appointees to Disney World governing board ask that Disney lawsuit be dismissed
1 year, 5 months ago
Ron DeSantis claims immunity from Disney lawsuit in motion to dismiss political retaliation case
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