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Disney and DeSantis-backed board ‘come to their senses’ in new agreement
6 months, 1 week ago

Disney and DeSantis-backed board ‘come to their senses’ in new agreement

CNN  

CNN — In a development agreement unanimously approved Wednesday night, Disney promises to invest up to $17 billion in its Florida resort over the next 10 to 20 years and sets up the framework for potential theme park expansions. The newly renamed entity, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, oversees all public services for the Walt Disney World resort area and …

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Ron DeSantis tells federal judge to DISMISS Disney's lawsuit over Reedy Creek
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis tells federal judge to DISMISS Disney's lawsuit over Reedy Creek

Daily Mail  

Ron DeSantis' lawyers claimed in a Monday filing that the Florida governor is immune from Walt Disney Co.'s lawsuit against him after losing control of their special governed district Reedy Creek. Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis' lawyers filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss Disney's lawsuit against the Florida governor Disney Co. immediately moved to sue DeSantis over no …

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DeSantis v Disney: Why Florida’s governor is at war with the Mouse
1 year, 6 months ago

DeSantis v Disney: Why Florida’s governor is at war with the Mouse

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. Now, the company and allies of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis are suing one another, …

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Disney SUES Ron DeSantis in war over Reedy Creek
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney SUES Ron DeSantis in war over Reedy Creek

Daily Mail  

Disney isn't going down without a fight as the 'corporate kingdom' sued Ron DeSantis and Florida's Tourism Oversight Board for stripping its control over Reedy Creek. Special tax district Reedy Creek is the home to Disney World and Walt Disney World resorts, it employs 75,000 people and attracts 50 million visitors every year. Ron DeSantis and Florida's Tourism Oversight Board …

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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 …

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Disney chief Bob Iger calls Gov. DeSantis’ actions ‘anti-business and anti-Florida’
1 year, 8 months ago

Disney chief Bob Iger calls Gov. DeSantis’ actions ‘anti-business and anti-Florida’

LA Times  

A family walks past Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger on Monday shot back at Florida Gov. “It seems like he’s decided to retaliate against us.” Earlier Monday, the Republican governor ordered an investigation into whether Disney had colluded to illegally bypass a new …

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DeSantis feud with Disney enters new phase as Florida lawmakers announce special session next week
1 year, 10 months ago

DeSantis feud with Disney enters new phase as Florida lawmakers announce special session next week

CNN  

CNN — Florida lawmakers will return to the state Capitol in Tallahassee next week to finalize their efforts to strip the Walt Disney Company of its special governing powers, the latest round of the yearlong feud between Republican Gov. In addition to settling Disney’s future, lawmakers in the GOP-controlled legislature will also consider changes to two other contentious DeSantis priorities …

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DeSantis-backed Florida bill could REPLACE Disney's self-governing power with state-run board
1 year, 11 months ago

DeSantis-backed Florida bill could REPLACE Disney's self-governing power with state-run board

Daily Mail  

Disney World's self-governing power in Florida could be replaced with a state-run board under radical plans backed by Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis launched an effort to upend Disney's self-governing powers after the company's former CEO, Bob Chapek, condemned Florida's Rights in Education Bill, termed the Don't Say Gay bill, which limits teaching about sex and gender identity in the state's …

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Mayor’s new emergency order runs up against an unresolved problem: chaos at City Hall
2 years ago

Mayor’s new emergency order runs up against an unresolved problem: chaos at City Hall

LA Times  

Mayor Karen Bass takes questions from the media at the city’s Emergency Operations Center after declaring a state of emergency over homelessness. Ricci Sergienko, co-founder of the activist group known as the People’s City Council, pointed out that even President Biden called for De León’s resignation after the secretly recorded conversation became public. Reedy’s attorney called that account untrue, saying …

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Federal judge dismisses Florida taxpayer lawsuit over Disney World district
2 years, 7 months ago

Federal judge dismisses Florida taxpayer lawsuit over Disney World district

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference in January, joined by members of Congress and others. A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a taxpayer lawsuit from Florida residents who sued the state and its Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, over a decision to dissolve Walt Disney Co.’s special self-governing district near Orlando. The legal battle is part of the broader fallout …

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'Undemocratic and unfair': Ron DeSantis' Disney stunt leaves Florida holding the bag
2 years, 8 months ago

'Undemocratic and unfair': Ron DeSantis' Disney stunt leaves Florida holding the bag

Raw Story  

In 1967, Disney struck an unprecedented deal with the state of Florida. "While Disney bullies state legislators and uses their platform to force-feed their woke agenda to young children, they shouldn't receive any special privileges or legislative exemptions to do so," said Jessica Anderson, Heritage's executive director. "And then what happens under Florida law is all of Reedy Creek's debts …

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EXPLAINER: Why are Disney and DeSantis feuding in Florida?
2 years, 8 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why are Disney and DeSantis feuding in Florida?

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. The new law is largely seen as retribution for Disney’s criticism of a new state law that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay,” which bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. The bill, which the Legislature passed on Thursday and DeSantis signed into law on Friday, would eliminate the …

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially STRIPS Disney of its 55-year-old special privileges
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially STRIPS Disney of its 55-year-old special privileges

Daily Mail  

Ron DeSantis won his war against Disney today as he officially stripped the company of its 55-year-old special privileges that effectively allowed it to self-govern. Earlier he gave an infrastructure speech in Portland, Oregon Walt Disney's 'Magic Kingdom': How 1967 law allowed the company to govern its vast Florida domain The Reedy Creek Improvement District, a semi-private, special-purpose government, is …

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Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — 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. DeSantis, an ascendant GOP governor and …

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Ron DeSantis will decide THIS WEEK whether to rip up Disney's special district status
2 years, 8 months ago

Ron DeSantis will decide THIS WEEK whether to rip up Disney's special district status

Daily Mail  

Ron DeSantis has ramped up his war with Disney as he said he will decide this week whether to terminate a law that allows the firm to effectively govern itself. Disney faced a backlash for initially failing to oppose the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill after donating money to all of its sponsors Walt Disney's 'Magic Kingdom': How 1967 law …

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Explaining Hollywood: How to find a talent agent who’s right for you
3 years, 5 months ago

Explaining Hollywood: How to find a talent agent who’s right for you

LA Times  

You don’t need an agent to act. “I think that’s an important question that talent needs to think about,” Thomas said. “First and foremost, it’s important to understand the type of client an agent represents,” Thomas said. “I’ve met Black talent who said, ‘To succeed, I need white reps.’ I’ve had someone tell me that they would rather have a …

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