
DeSantis and Disney Headed for a Legal Fight
: Disney is fighting back against Gov. Ron DeSantis’s bill to revoke Disney’s self-governing power. The media giant pushed through changes designed to limit external control by the board that effectively governs its theme park. The transfer of duties came in a last-ditch effort before the Florida House of Representatives approved a state takeover. "The Executive Office of the Governor is aware of Disney's last-ditch efforts to execute contracts just before ratifying the new law that transfers rights and authorities from the former Reedy Creek Improvement District to Disney," said Taryn Fenske, a spokesperson for the governor’s office. The governor was unaware of these changes before approving the new district, and Fenske said contacts are void as a matter of law, although Disney claims they were discussed and approved. The war over Disney control will continue as hearings proceed. Read More