The new law is largely seen as retribution for Disney's criticism of a new state law that critics have dubbed “Don't Say Gay,” which bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
sold the idea to Florida lawmakers
The city never materialized, but Walt Disney World nevertheless became an entertainment juggernaut in Orlando, while still retaining governmental powers that have allowed it to decide what and how to build and to issue bonds and provide services such as zoning, fire protection and utilities. The district had $169 million in revenues and $178 million in expenditures in the current budget year. in Florida, as well as the rest of the country. The Walt Disney Co. and its affiliates made more than $20 million in political contributions to both Republicans and Democrats in the 2020 campaign cycle, the most recent year for which figures are available, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks such spending.
This week, as lawmakers were returning to the Capitol for a special legislative session focused on congressional redistricting, DeSantis issued a proclamation allowing them to also take up legislation eliminating the Reedy Creek Improvement District.a culture war waged over policies involving race, gender and the coronavirus,
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