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Florida governor adds weight to Republican push to remove Disney legal ‘privileges’

In 1967, Florida lawmakers authorized the creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, granting the Walt Disney Co. extraordinary powers of self-government, such as the ability to levy taxes and provide emergency services on land in central Florida that is home to the company’s sprawling theme park resort.

Los Angeles Times

"Gays for Trump" disrespected by Trump

Trump put his foot in his mouth (again) at a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser attended by "Gays for Trump"

Salon

Trump-appointed judge presiding over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawsuit defended state’s same-sex marriage ban

Former solicitor general defended state’s ban in 2014, which a judge struck down as ‘an obvious pretext for discrimination’

The Independent UK

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“Sweet Florida” is a Ron DeSantis-themed anthem they will play in hell

Rock n’ roll is dead and this is the song that killed it.

Mic

What's Going On With Disney Shares?

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares are trading lower by 0.11% at $137.01 Friday morning on average volume, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

Benzinga

DeSantis signs Parental Rights in Education bill

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed the Parental Rights in Education bill (HB 1557) into law on March 28, 2022. The bill prohibits public school curriculum on gender identity or sexual orientation for kindergarten through third-grade students and prohibits lessons on these topics for older students if they are not…

Ballotpedia

Judge puts Florida on 10-year probation

Florida “repeatedly, recently, and persistently acted to deny Black Floridians access to the franchise," judge says

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US ends Trump-era policy of blocking asylum seekers on Covid grounds – live

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention terminates Title 42 from 23 May, ending policy widely criticized as pretext to keep migrants out

The Guardian - US

Morning Brief: Top Stories Dominating Financial Media on Friday, April 1

Reuters IEA Holds Emergency Meeting To Tackle Soaring Oil Prices

Benzinga

Editorial: DeSantis says ‘Don’t say gay’ is about parental rights. Really? Then why is it so vague?

Gov. Ron DeSantis is angry that critics have successfully attached the “Don’t say gay” label to what he calls parental rights legislation that he signed this week. DeSantis — usually the master of attaching labels like “critical race theory” to innocuous things he doesn’t like — has accused them of…

Tribune News Service

Disney-DeSantis Feud Fallout Could Spell Trouble For The Magic Kingdom: Here's What You Need To Know

The ongoing feud between Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis threatens to envelop Disney World.

Benzinga

Ron DeSantis wants Disney’s ‘special privileges’ to end as GOP weighs repeal of company’s governing agreement

Legislators consider revoking a decades-old development district for Walt Disney World, putting it into county control

The Independent UK

‘Grave abuse of power’: LGBTQ advocates sue Florida over new law

Lawsuit accuses US state of infringing on rights of LGBTQ students and their families with ‘Don’t Say Gay’ legislation.

Al Jazeera

Some celebs mum on "Don't Say Gay"

Kate McKinnon, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes and more react to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law

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Orlando Sentinel

LGBTQ advocacy groups sue Florida seeking to stop ‘don’t say gay’ law

ORLANDO, Fla. — LGBTQ advocacy groups are seeking to block what they call the “don’t say gay” law from taking effect, arguing in a federal lawsuit that it is discriminatory, vague and runs afoul of the free speech rights of students and teachers.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis calls for end to Disney’s ‘special privileges’ in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed his support Thursday for ending Disney’s “special privileges” in Florida, saying the entertainment giant’s political sway is waning.

Tribune News Service

Hiring of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo violated UF procedures, faculty report says

TAMPA, Fla. — The University of Florida violated its own hiring procedures while bringing aboard Joseph Ladapo to a tenured position, according to a faculty committee report released Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why don’t schools ban the Bible?

Because it’s all about ginning up imagined harm as an excuse to bully somebody.

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The Independent UK

What is Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill?

Controversial new legislation would ban teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender issues with students in classroom

Ballotpedia

Florida Gov. DeSantis receives $109.8 million, with Republican Governors Association as top donor

In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is the number one fundraiser in state politics in the 2022 election cycle so far. According to the most recent campaign finance reports made to the Florida Secretary of State, the governor received $109,869,159 in total contributions and spent $13,706,657 between January 1, 2021 and…

Orlando Sentinel

LGBTQ advocacy groups sue Florida seeking to stop ‘don’t say gay’ law

The Independent UK

Judge strikes down parts of Florida election law; cites race

A federal judge has struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last year, citing what he said were subtle tactics by the Republican-led government to suppress Black voters

The Independent UK

Daily Wire will spend $100m to produce conservative kids’ entertainment to rival ‘woke’ Disney

DW Kids will provide live-action and animated shows to subscribers through the company’s streaming service starting next year

The Independent UK

‘No matter who it hurts’: How an explosion of GOP bills targeting LGBT+ Americans created a crisis

Conservative Christian groups and ‘parental rights’ agendas target young transgender people with an unprecedented wave of legislation that has nearly doubled within two years, Alex Woodward reports

Tribune News Service

Another Florida home insurer loses financial stability rating and will likely be dissolved

In yet another ominous sign for Florida’s failing property insurance market, Tampa-based Lighthouse Property Insurance Corp. lost its financial stability rating, which means it will likely be placed under receivership and dissolved.

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