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The Associated Press reports:
The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, handing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a victory in his feud with the entertainment giant over its opposition to a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
The move could have huge tax implications for Disney, whose series of theme parks have transformed Orlando into one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, and serves to further sour the relationship between the Republican-led government and a major political player in the state.
For DeSantis, the attack on Disney is his latest salvo in a culture war waged over policies such as race, gender and the coronavirus, battles that have turned him into one of the most popular GOP politicians in the country and a likely 2024 presidential candidate.
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Florida lawmakers approved a bill to dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, handing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a victory in his feud with the entertainment giant over its opposition to a measure critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. https://t.co/SZ5le4y3LY
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 21, 2022
With loud protests echoing throughout the Chamber, FL rams through Desantis’ edicts to eliminate two majority-black congressional districts and Disney’s 55 year-old governing charter. The FL Legislature ceases to exist as a functioning, independent branch of government. pic.twitter.com/nK17mbpodT
— Ron Filipkowski ?? (@RonFilipkowski) April 21, 2022