Disney's Controversial Deal with DeSantis Raises Legal Concerns and Political Tensions
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Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' tourism oversight board have claimed that Disney's agreements to preserve its power over development in Central Florida violated state law, rendering them null and void. The board of supervisors overseeing the special taxing district that covers Disney World has asked staff for a resolution they plan to consider on April 26 voiding the agreements. This could set off a legal dispute and open another front in DeSantis’ battle with Disney.
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