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Politics Jun 05

Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks after fight with DeSantis appointees ends

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Nation Mar 27

Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
DeSantis allies, Disney reach settlement in lawsuit over park’s governing district

The agreement ends almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Politics Feb 01

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors national summit at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown on June 30, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should ‘move on’

The company had said after Wednesday's decision that it would set a dangerous precedent if left unchallenged by giving states the green light to weaponize their powers to punish opposing viewpoints.

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Politics Aug 23

Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
Workers in Disney World district criticize DeSantis-appointed board decision to eliminate free passes

Employees of Walt Disney World's governing district are criticizing new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for a decision to eliminate free passes and discounts to the theme park resort for 400 of its district workers.

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Politics Aug 01

Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said in a statement on Tuesday that its diversity, equity and inclusion committee would be eliminated, as would any job duties connected to it.

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Jul 26

DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a three-year contract covering 200 firefighters and paramedics in the Reedy Creek Professional Firefighters' Association. The old contract expired more than four years ago.

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Jun 02

Judge removes himself from Disney lawsuit, but not for reasons cited by DeSantis

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Disney filed the First Amendment lawsuit against the Florida governor and a DeSantis-appointed board in federal court in Tallahassee after they took over Disney World's governing board.

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May 18

Disney scraps plans for new central Florida campus as fight with Gov. DeSantis continues

By Associated Press

Thursday's announcement follows a year of attacks from Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature, with Disney filing a First Amendment lawsuit against him and other officials last month.

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Apr 27

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Battle between Disney and DeSantis now playing out in court

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas

The battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has eclipsed politics and is now playing out in the courts. In a lawsuit, Disney accuses DeSantis and his allies overseeing the company's special taxing district of violating…

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Apr 17

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state regulatory powers

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The announcement is the latest in a tit-for-tat between Disney and the governor that started last year when the entertainment giant publicly opposed the state's so-called "Don't Say Gay" legislation.

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