Did Ron DeSantis win his very weird battle against the 'happiest place on earth'? Sort of. (via MaddowBlog)
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida gained control on Friday of the board that oversees development at Walt Disney World, a move that restricts the autonomy of Disney, the state’s largest private employer, over its theme-park complex and strips some perks enjoyed by the company for 56 years. The changes are the result of a bill that the Florida Legislature approved at the urging of Mr.
The far-right governor seemed eager to thump his chest last week, boasting, in reference to his victory over Disney, “There’s a new sheriff in town.”, DeSantis’ original plan was to revoke Disney World’s designation as a special tax district, which has “effectively allowed Disney to self-govern the 25,000-acre resort since its founding.” That’s not the policy the governor ended up with: The Republican will instead have control over the local district’s board.
That matters, and it’s likely to have an impact on Disney’s bottom line, but the company will “be allowed to keep ... almost all its perks, including the ability to issue tax-exempt bonds and approve development plans without scrutiny from certain local regulators.”our coverage from last year, the trouble began when Florida Republicans approved what critics have labeled the “Don’t Say Gay” policy. Disney was initially silent on the matter, but under pressure from many of its employees, the corporate giant eventually criticized the GOP’s anti-LGBTQ measure.
For DeSantis, the mild and inconsequential criticisms could not stand — and the drive to punish Disney began soon after. The governor said the company “
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