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Will Disney lose its special self-governing zone in Florida?
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    Gov. DeSantis calls on Legislature to kill Disney's special self-governing status.
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    DeSantis asked [state lawmakers] to consider eliminating the special taxing district that allows Disney to act as a type of government. The legislation lawmakers are expected to approve does not specifically single out Disney. Legislators predicted it would pass by Friday.
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    When Disney criticized [the Parental Rights in Education act] and called it the "Don't Say Gay" bill in statements, DeSantis began targeting the corporation. [The bill] doesn’t expressly prohibit teachers or students from saying “gay,” but it does inhibit classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation.
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    The Reedy Creek Improvement District in the Orlando area shields Disney from local regulations and local property taxes. The district allows Disney to self-govern by collecting taxes and providing emergency services. State Rep. Spencer Roach [a Republican] said the district has allowed the corporation to avoid as much as $200 million in property taxes that Orange and Osceola counties would otherwise collect.
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    Gov. DeSantis calls on legislature to target Disney's self governing special status.
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    Disney vs. DeSantis: Florida Republicans bash the Mouse, but is it just bluster? [Read free here]
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