U.S. Politics in Real TimeAug 22, 2023

Ron DeSantis wants to strip Disney workers of free passes and discounts, arguing it sucks millions from Florida's economy

https://fortune.com/2023/08/21/ron-desantis-disney-employees-free-park-passes-discounts-orlando-board/

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Ron DeSantis wants to strip Disney workers of free passes and discounts, arguing it sucks millions from Florida’s economy

His governing board claims it's a form of self-dealing.

Fortune
U.S. Politics in Real TimeJul 21, 2023

Florida Insurance Premiums Have Soared 206% Since DeSantis Became Governor

https://www.newsweek.com/florida-insurance-premiums-rose-206-percent-desantis-governor-1812740#:~:text=Insurance%20premiums%20have%20grown%20significantly,state%20surged%20by%2042%20percent

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Florida Insurance Premiums Have Soared 206% Since DeSantis Became Governor

Critics say DeSantis should have focused on making insurance affordable for Floridians rather than getting involved in the "culture wars."

Newsweek
U.S. Politics in Real TimeJul 11, 2023

‘Misfire’: Floridians already feeling economic effect of DeSantis immigration law

https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/-misfire-floridians-already-feeling-economic-effect-of-desantis-immigration-law-187412038002

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‘Misfire’: Floridians already feeling economic effect of DeSantis immigration law

“We’re seeing ramifications in multiple industries, from agriculture to tourism to construction,” says Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani. “This policy is pushing out so many hard-working Floridians.”

MSNBC
U.S. Politics in Real TimeJul 8, 2023

Will DeSantis’s Culture War Backfire? | Increasing cancellations of convention plans and business investments are starting to damage Florida’s economy.

https://prospect.org/politics/2023-07-05-will-desantis-culture-war-backfire/

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Will DeSantis’s Culture War Backfire?

Increasing cancellations of convention plans and business investments are starting to damage Florida’s economy.

The American Prospect
U.S. Politics in Real TimeMay 19, 2023

DeSantis in spotlight as Disney pulls $1bn investment from Florida

https://www.newsweek.com/desantis-spotlight-disney-pulls-1bn-investment-florida-1801385

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DeSantis in Spotlight As Disney Pulls $1B Investment From Florida

Disney is suing DeSantis, arguing it was targeted by the governor for exercising its freedom of speech.

Newsweek
U.S. Politics in Real TimeMay 18, 2023

Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/disney-ron-desantis-florida.html?referringSource=articleShare

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Amid Feud With DeSantis, Disney Cancels $1 Billion Development in Florida

A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud.

The New York Times