DeSantis signs a bill to punish Disney World, but the move could hurt local taxpayers
Orange and Osceola counties could take on a massive debt held by Disney now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill revoking Disney World's special regulatory status.
by Bill Chappell
Apr 22, 2022
3 minutes
Updated April 22, 2022 at 3:44 PM ET
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill stripping Disney World of its status as an "independent special district," fulfilling his request to punish the Disney company for its stances on social and education issues.
The bill will undercut Disney's autonomy, but it could impose a steep cost on Orange and Osceola counties, where the theme park is located. The two counties would inherit the Disney district's debts, which officials
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