Coverage dated April 19, 2022 to April 21, 2022

Florida Battles Disney World Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Headline from Voice of America

The company’s activism on LGBTQ causes angered the state’s Republican governor and legislature

Voice of America's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

25 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox7 Austin

    'Don't Say Gay' bill puts years for fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.

  2. The Guardian

    Florida advances bill to repeal Disney’s private district amid ‘don’t say gay’ feud (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    State senate passes measure with big tax implications as governor clashes with company over its criticism of law

  3. Local News 8

    Florida legislature approves end of Disney's special status (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Dianne Gallagher, Steve Contorno and Rachel Janfaza, CNN The Florida legislature on Thursday gave final passage to a pair of bills aimed at Disney, weeks into the company’s feud with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis over its objections to a new law that limits certain classroom discussion on sexual o…

  4. NewsBusters

    Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill To Revoke Disney's Special Governing Status (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney have been in a long standing battle ever since the governor signed the "Parental Rights in Education Bill," which prevents teaching K-3 public school children sexual material.

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Disney to lose special tax status in Florida after LGBTQ bill controversy | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A new bill could scrap Disney's self-governing status in its Orlando theme park, following the company's criticism of legislation that limits discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

  6. Politico

    Florida lawmakers vote to dismantle Disney’s special privileges over 'Don't Say Gay' (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The legislation could spell the end of special benefits afforded to Disney since the 1960s that allow it to self-govern the land surrounding its Disney World theme park in Central Florida.

  7. Advocate

    Florida Passes Bill to Punish Disney, Taxpayers May Foot the Bill (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    In the end, it will be taxpayers that have to foot the bill to the tune of $1 billion.

  8. Breitbart News

    One Step Closer: Florida House Passes Bill to End Disney’s Special Tax Jurisdiction (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Florida state House passed legislation to end Disney's special tax and governing jurisdiction, sending it to Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign.

  9. France 24

    Florida to revoke Disney's special tax status for opposing GOP 'Don't say gay' law (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Florida legislators passed a bill on Thursday that would revoke Walt Disney Co’s special tax status in a move widely seen as tit-for-tat for the company’s opposition to a new state law limiting discu…

  10. PBS NewsHour

    Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to 'Don't Say Gay' bill (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."

  11. CBS News

    Florida Senate votes to strip Disney of special self-government status, as feud over "Don't Say Gay" law escalates (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The vote marks the latest escalation of DeSantis' battle with the entertainment giant over Florida's new "Don't Say Gay" law.

  12. Rolling Stone

    Florida Republicans Pass Bill Punishing Disney for LGBTQ Support (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The state’s legislature on Thursday advanced a bill stripping the company of its ability to self-govern. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign it into law

  13. CBS News

    Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of special tax status in a win for Governor Ron DeSantis (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The move could have huge tax implications for Disney.

  14. The Guardian

    Disney to lose special tax status for opposing Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Governor Ron DeSantis is set to sign bill revoking 1967 law allowing Disney to self-govern a roughly 25,000-acre Orlando area

  15. Insider

    Florida Republicans pass a bill to end Disney's self-governing status, sending it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The bill's passage marks the latest development in the war between state Republicans and the company over legislation known by critics as "Don't Say Gay."

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Disney loses special tax status in Florida after LGBTQ bill controversy | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A new bill has scrapped Disney's self-governing status at its Orlando theme parks, following the company's criticism of legislation that limits discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

  17. Voice of America

    Florida Battles Disney World Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    The company’s activism on LGBTQ causes angered the state’s Republican governor and legislature

  18. NBC News

    DeSantis signs bill revoking Disney’s special self-governing status in Florida (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The move comes after Disney criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill that prevents classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation through the third grade.

  19. Financial Times

    Florida passes bill to strip Disney’s special tax status (opens Financial Times)

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    Financial Times's feed description

    Move by US state’s Republican governor seen as retaliation over company’s criticism of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ classroom law

  20. CBS News

    Florida governor signs bill that strips Disney of special tax status after company criticized "Don't Say Gay" law (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The entertainment giant has not commented publicly on the proposal to dissolve its government, which has been in operation for 55 years.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.