Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wrote an article published in the Wall Street Journal titled “Why I Stood Up to Disney.” A few days ago, DeSantis signed the bill into law that allows the Florida government to take over Reedy Creek Improvement District, a retaliation against The Walt Disney Company after CEO Bob Chapek publically denounced … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Reedy Creek Fire Station yesterday before signing legislation for the state government to take over control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. In a question and answer session following the signing of the bill, DeSantis shared some of the qualities and skillsets he deemed most helpful among the … Read more
Bob Chapek, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, complained to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about having to get involved in the controversy surrounding the Parental Rights in Education bill, a.k.a. the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. DeSantis wrote about Chapek calling him in his new memoir “The Courage to be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for American … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Reedy Creek Fire Station this morning and signed the legislation for the government to take over Reedy Creek Improvement District into law. DeSantis declared that the “corporate kingdom will come to an end” and there was a “new sheriff in town.” He doubled down on the … Read more
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A bill for the Florida government to take control of Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District is in the works, Governor Ron DeSantis says. A spokesperson for the governor’s office said on Tuesday night that DeSantis is expecting a special session next week that would cover the Reedy Creek issue. “We’re not going to … Read more
A spokesman for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis told media today that the governor anticipates a special session of the Florida Legislature meeting next week to discuss the state’s plan for taking over the Reedy Creek Improvement District, home of the Walt Disney World Resort. Bryan Griffin, Press Secretary for the Governor, confirmed to the Orlando … Read more
A new proposal by the Florida legislature would create a state board to run Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District but ensure Disney pays all its debts. Osceola County posted this notice of legislation today: Notice is hereby given of intent to seek legislation before the Florida Legislature, during a regular, extended, or special session, of … Read more
According to the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ), the Reedy Creek Lawsuit, which was filed against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis & various state agencies, may be moving forward. The OBJ states that an “‘unopposed motion to change venue was filed Dec. 7 by attorney William J. Sanchez of Miami-based William J. Sanchez & Associates PA, who … Read more
After reports that some Florida lawmakers are working to compromise with Disney regarding the Reedy Creek Improvement District rather than dissolve the district, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis denies that there will be a “U-turn” on the decision. The self-described purpose of the Reedy Creek Improvement District is “to support and administer certain aspects of the … Read more
Florida lawmakers are now working to reverse the decision to dissolve Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, Financial Times reports. The self-described purpose of the Reedy Creek Improvement District is “to support and administer certain aspects of the economic development and tourism within District boundaries.” The creation of the district in 1967 meant Walt … Read more
According to a new report by the Orlando Business Journal, the fate of the now-famous Reedy Creek Improvement District is set to be decided sometime soon. According to OBJ, the specific fate of the special district repealed over six months ago will be decided during a special legislative session following the midterm elections on November … Read more
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and several Florida state agencies named in a lawsuit to fight the dissolution of Walt Disney World’s special tax district and governing jurisdiction have filed to dismiss the suit filed by Orlando-area residents. The Orlando Business Journal reports that the state filed to dismiss the lawsuit, which was filed in May … Read more
Ben Watkins, director of Florida’s division of bond finance, has revealed that legislators are likely to create a successor special district to Reedy Creek Improvement District, which previously allowed Disney to manage garbage collection, infrastructure, and emergency services like the police and firefighters, according to Bloomberg. As a result of the Walt Disney Company joining … Read more
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