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
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
‘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

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
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
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