Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Dismantling Disney’s Special Tax Jurisdiction into Law
by Jordan Dixon-Hamilton Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation into law Friday intended to dissolve Disney’s special tax and governing jurisdiction in Florida. GOP lawmakers’ move to dismantle the corporate carveout comes after Disney CEO Bob Chapek pledged to oppose the state’s the Parental Rights in Education Law, and the embattled entertainment brand is openly pushing LGBTQIA+ content to young audiences. The legislation DeSantis signed would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which has existed for 55 years as a vehicle for Disney to govern itself within the state. Florida established Disney’s special tax district in 1967 after...
by Jordan Dixon-Hamilton Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation into law Friday intended to dissolve Disney’s special tax and governing jurisdiction in Florida. GOP lawmakers’ move to dismantle the corporate carveout comes after Disney CEO Bob Chapek pledged...
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