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Disney's Lawsuit Against DeSantis Grows with New Legislation Implication

Disney has expanded its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to include new regulations passed by the state's legislature that allow officials to nullify development agreements brokered by the entertainment giant. The law disallows any Florida special district from complying with a development agreement executed within three months of any separate law modifying how board members are selected. Disney's lawsuit, originally filed in late April, alleged that the governor was attempting to punish the company for its opposition to the Parental Rights in Education Act.

via The Washington Post|

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DeSantis voids Disney deals with new Florida law.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that allows the board overseeing government services at Walt Disney World to void development agreements that had already been approved for the resort. The current board, appointed by DeSantis, contends that the agreements are illegal and voted to nullify them. Disney and the board have already sued each other over the development agreements, and the matter is awaiting to be addressed by the judicial system. The conflict between DeSantis and Disney started last year when the company opposed contentious state education legislation.

via The New York Times|

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"Florida grants board power to cancel Disney deals, sparking controversy"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that gives a new board he controls the power to void development agreements its predecessor body signed with Disney. The Central Tourism Oversight District Board, whose members are appointed by DeSantis, can cancel any deals signed up to three months before the board’s creation. The move comes after a feud between the conservative governor and the entertainment giant, which started last year when Disney criticised a new state law that banned discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Florida gives board power to cancel Disney deals

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that allows a new board he controls to cancel development agreements signed by Disney. The Central Tourism Oversight District Board, whose members are appointed by DeSantis, can cancel any deals signed up to three months before the board's creation. The move comes after a feud between the conservative governor and the entertainment giant, with DeSantis repeatedly attacking "woke Disney" in public remarks. Disney has filed a lawsuit in federal court, accusing DeSantis of illegally using government power to punish the company for exercising its free speech rights.

via Reuters|

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Disney's Agreements in Florida Under Scrutiny by Lawmakers and Lobbyists.

Florida's Senate has passed a bill allowing a tourism board appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to cancel development agreements signed by its predecessor, including those with Walt Disney Co. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board can cancel agreements signed up to three months before its creation. Disney, the largest employer in central Florida, and DeSantis have been feuding since last year.

via Reuters|

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