Disney Sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Control Of Special District, Alleging Retaliation

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% :The relief Disney is seeking includes a finding that the actions of DeSantis and the board are unlawful and unenforceable because they are an unlawful taking of Disney's property rights without payment of just compensation, are arbitrary and irrational, and were enacted in retaliation for Disney's speech in violation of the First Amendment.
42% : The complaint filed by Disney directly references DeSantis' comments that he planned "to look at things like taxes on the hotels," "tolls on the roads," "developing some of the property that the district owns" with "more amusement parks," and even putting a "state prison" next to Disney World.
41% : It then provides a quick laundry list of what the new board can still do, including imposing ad valorem -- meaning based on value -- taxes, maintenance taxes, and utility taxes, as well as the power to enforce collection of taxes by tax liens and foreclosure.
36% : Among other things, the law prohibits instruction or classroom discussions about gender identity and sexual orientation and requires schools to notify parents when children receive mental, emotional, or physical health services unless educators believe there is a risk of "abuse, abandonment, or neglect."Initially, Disney remained silent, angering many of the company's employees.
32% : In a press conference earlier this month, he suggested he could take several actions against Disney in response, including raising taxes and establishing "another state prison" near Disney World.

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