Florida Legislature Quickly Makes Good on Gov. DeSantis' Threat to Strip Disney's Special Tax Status

 

April 27, 2022



By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

The Florida Senate voted Wednesday to end Disney’s special taxing district in a battle over the state’s new sex education law, pushing the theme park giant a step closer to losing the unique autonomy it has functioned under since the park was built more than five decades ago.

The Republican-led Senate voted to end the Reedy Creek Improvement District just one day after Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, announced he was calling on the Legislature, meeting this week in a special session, to take up a measure.

The Republican-led House is expected to pass t...



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