Aside from the “Don’t Say Gay” criticisms, DeSantis said Friday he's also against Disney's efforts to include more diverse characters in their content
A statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse stand near the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Jan. 9, 2019. | John Raoux/AP PhotoTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A whirlwind week for Walt Disney Co. came to a close Friday when Gov.
DeSantis made clear Friday that the moves, targeting Disney’s self-governing status and a special carve-out in another law, were retribution for the company fighting against Florida’s recently enacted “He specifically took aim at Disney pushing to repeal the law. The districts will have a year to transfer the powers they hold to the municipalities they serve, but the special districts can also return to the Legislature to re-establish their special status.
Democrats raised alarms about the unknowns behind the proposal, including some $1 billion in company debt and questions over who would assume control of services like fire departments and water, which could be left up to four municipalities.
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