/tags/reedy-creek Reedy Creek en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 11 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-05-11/desantis-appointed-board-governing-disney-properties-hires-new-administrator The board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year to take over the special Reedy Creek Improvement District that governs and imposes taxes on Disney's properties in Central Florida has a new administrator. Thu, 11 May 2023 16:00:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-05-11/desantis-appointed-board-governing-disney-properties-hires-new-administrator Joe Byrnes /florida-news/2023-04-19/desantis-appointees-begin-reshaping-disney-worlds-district Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees are trying to reshape Disney World’s governing body with proposals to eliminate a planning board and prohibit mask mandates. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-04-19/desantis-appointees-begin-reshaping-disney-worlds-district Mike Schneider | The Associated Press /government-politics/2023-04-13/gov-desantis-surrogates-escalate-tit-for-tat-versus-disney There’s a new salvo in the fight to control Disney World. Allies appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to take over the resort’s governing board are proposing a resolution to expand their authority weeks after their predecessors stripped it. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-13/gov-desantis-surrogates-escalate-tit-for-tat-versus-disney Mike Schneider | The Associated Press /government-politics/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-29/disney-world-board-picked-by-desantis-says-predecessors-stripped-them-of-power Board members picked to oversee the governance of Disney World said their predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:01:44 GMT /government-politics/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-29/disney-world-board-picked-by-desantis-says-predecessors-stripped-them-of-power The Associated Press /government-politics/2023-03-08/disney-world-board-picked-by-desantis-hints-future-actions The first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney World’s government dealt with the rote affairs any other municipal government handles. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-08/disney-world-board-picked-by-desantis-hints-future-actions Mike Schneider / Associated Press /national-politics/2023-03-06/5-desantis-allies-now-control-disney-worlds-special-district-heres-whats-next A parents' rights activist, a Christian nationalist and three lawyer donors now have control over Walt Disney World's development capabilities, thanks to a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:54:06 GMT /national-politics/2023-03-06/5-desantis-allies-now-control-disney-worlds-special-district-heres-whats-next Emily Olson /state/2023-02-27/desantis-takes-control-of-disneys-reedy-creek-improvement-district SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± a year after the Walt Disney Co. angered him by opposing a controversial education law, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that shifts control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from Disney to the governor’s office. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:30:00 GMT /state/2023-02-27/desantis-takes-control-of-disneys-reedy-creek-improvement-district Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /business/2023-02-10/state-control-over-the-reedy-creek-district-now-awaits-final-senate-approval The Florida House approved the measure that would give Gov. DeSantis the authority to appoint the district's Board of Supervisors. The Senate will vote on Friday. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:30:00 GMT /business/2023-02-10/state-control-over-the-reedy-creek-district-now-awaits-final-senate-approval Jim Turner - News Service of Florida /state/2023-02-06/another-florida-special-session-starts-monday-heres-whats-on-the-schedule Typically, a special legislative session focuses on just one—maybe two—subjects. This time, lawmakers are tacking a full slate of issues. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-06/another-florida-special-session-starts-monday-heres-whats-on-the-schedule Regan McCarthy /state/2023-01-09/lawmakers-outline-plans-for-disneys-reedy-creek-district Florida lawmakers are moving forward with plans that would give the state more control over the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which Gov. Ron DeSantis had targeted last year after the Walt Disney Co. criticized a controversial education law. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT /state/2023-01-09/lawmakers-outline-plans-for-disneys-reedy-creek-district Jim Turner