Florida lawmakers granted Gov. Ron DeSantis new power over Disney during a special session aimed at fixing problems with some of the rising Republican leader’s most controversial signature initiatives.
DeSantis justified the initiative by saying the new arrivals were intending to go to Florida. State lawmakers had approved the funds specifically to transport migrants “from this state,”about whether the flights were legal. The new measure closes a Florida loophole but is likely to fuel additional questions about the program’s legality.
GOP supporters said the Disney takeover is a way to make sure the company doesn’t have a competitive advantage — a concern shared by some Democrats. But critics also characterized the move as a hostile act by DeSantis against a major corporation that fought him on a signature part of his “anti-woke” platform.
Disney said little about the legislation. After the bill’s passage, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle defended Reedy Creek, saying that for five decades the district has helped Disney grow and “operated at the highest standards.”“We are focused on the future and are ready to work within this new framework, and we will continue to innovate, inspire and bring joy to the millions of guests who come to Florida to visit Walt Disney World each year,” Vahle said in an email statement.
Critics for years have questioned Disney’s powerful influence in the region and with state lawmakers. The company’s massive economic impact in Florida quelled most dissent.Some lawmakers wonder what will happen to Magic Kingdom, Epcot and other Disney properties now that the state has control over roads and other projects.
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