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Florida House to vote on eliminating Disney's self-governing district

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

Newest development Apr 20, 2022 · 4 reportsFlorida Legislature votes to eliminate Disney's self-governing district

If the House approves the bill, it'll go to Governor Ron DeSantis who is promising to sign it.

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  1. Florida House to vote on eliminating Disney's self-governing district

    Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

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    Florida Legislature votes to eliminate Disney's self-governing district

    Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

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  1. NBC News

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asks Legislature to consider eliminating Disney's special governing district (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    A 1967 state law created the special district, which allows Disney to self-govern, including collecting taxes and providing emergency services.

  2. Forbes

    How Florida Republicans Are Trying To Punish Walt Disney World—And Take Over Its City (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Florida legislature is set to potentially dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District—but it’s unclear whether they can actually legally do so.

  3. Lamag

    Florida Senate Votes to End Disney World's Self-Governance (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    The Reedy Creek Improvement District—the land outside Orlando on which Disney World sits—is an independent tax district that is also allowed self-governance

  4. Orange Observer

    Florida Senate votes to dissolve Disney's special district | West Orange Times & Observer | West Orange Times & Windermere Observer (opens Orange Observer)

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    Orange Observer's feed description

    SB 4-C eliminates the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which gives Walt Disney World the ability to self-govern.

  5. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida House to vote on eliminating Disney's self-governing district (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

    Published

    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    If the House approves the bill, it'll go to Governor Ron DeSantis who is promising to sign it.

  6. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida Legislature votes to eliminate Disney's self-governing district (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

    Published

    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The Republican-controlled State Senate sided with the governor on Wednesday, voting to eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District which is a private government run by Disney.

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