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(136,753 posts) Sun Apr 3, 2022, 03:55 PM Apr 2022

Florida governor adds weight to Republican push to remove Disney legal 'privileges [View all]

In 1967, Florida lawmakers authorized the creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, granting the Walt Disney Co. extraordinary powers of self-government, such as the ability to levy taxes and provide emergency services on land in central Florida that is home to the company's sprawling theme park resort.

But those privileges could be stripped away thanks to a deepening rift between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over legislation critics have nicknamed the "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Some Republican state lawmakers are considering repealing the 1967 state law that established the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

And now DeSantis is lending his support to that effort, saying at a West Palm Beach press conference Thursday that the Burbank entertainment giant should not have any special privileges in the sunshine state.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/florida-governor-adds-weight-republican-200449642.html

Brilliant!!!

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Florida governor adds weight to Republican push to remove Disney legal 'privileges [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2022 OP

And how is it gonna look and feel when The Mouse decides to move??? mitch96 Apr 2022 #1

I think Disney should move, but with how much Marius25 Apr 2022 #12

Welcome to Disney Estates... BlueIdaho Apr 2022 #16

I would like to see Disney move to California, I just don't see it happening Marius25 Apr 2022 #17

Well... BlueIdaho Apr 2022 #19

Two Disney's in California? I would think the mouse would move to another warm climate.nt mitch96 Apr 2022 #20

What a disaster that would be. Baitball Blogger Apr 2022 #28

The RDIC was an offshoot of Disney buying up legislators in the 60s The Blue Flower Apr 2022 #2

There was no way the state had the resources at that time Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #6

That is why I'm conflicted HAB911 Apr 2022 #21

This ass is an obnoxious SOB!!! Apparently what the GOP loves. Obnoxious and gross bullies RKP5637 Apr 2022 #3

Little ronnie just isn't very bright! He has No idea how much money Disney might be willing to PortTack Apr 2022 #4

I sure hope they work to push this obnoxious asshole out of office!!!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2022 #5

The Democratic candidates should be all over this, taking Disney's side. This is a slamdunk. OnDoutside Apr 2022 #10

They are. mcar Apr 2022 #14

"make sure he isn't re-elected" Now THAT is a plan and probably less expensive than moving. mitch96 Apr 2022 #22

There are around 1800 "special taxing districts in Florida" Chainfire Apr 2022 #7

DeSantis want to bring government by temper tantrum to your White House. Chainfire Apr 2022 #8

bite your tongue....😉...nt mitch96 Apr 2022 #23

The Mouse helped feed this beast with massive political contributions to the GOP over the past OrlandoDem2 Apr 2022 #9

Wouldn't it be interesting if Disney shut down in Florida? Just paid off all the workers, closed Srkdqltr Apr 2022 #11

The shock wave of ancillary businesses closing would kill The central Fla/Orlando area.. mitch96 Apr 2022 #24

Of course. I live there. Detroit area. Srkdqltr Apr 2022 #26

FL will lose a lot of jobs because of pos DeSantis. rockfordfile Apr 2022 #13

Ron DeNazi spanone Apr 2022 #15

Good. Disney or any other corporation does not deserve special privileges. nt kelly1mm Apr 2022 #18

"does not deserve special privileges"..Thats the rub. Corporations and the 1% think they mitch96 Apr 2022 #25

Long time ago, Maybe Reagan administration (not sure about that) MissMillie Apr 2022 #27

Well, Disney should just start making plans for climate change results early. haele Apr 2022 #29