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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anthony Izaguirre

Florida lawmakers to meet next week on Disney, immigration

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Florida lawmakers will meet next week to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World's self-governing district and debate proposals on immigration and election crimes, as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to leverage national political fissures ahead of an expected White House run.

Republican leaders of the Legislature, in coordination with DeSantis, on Friday ordered lawmakers to convene for a special session next week to deal with the Reedy Creek Improvement District, as the Disney government is known.

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