Why Disney has its own government in Florida and what happens if that goes away
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Here's a look at the history of Reedy Creek, why it has become a focus in a special legislative session, and what removing its special status would mean for Disney and for Florida taxpayers.
The move comes as Florida's Republican-led government has taken aim at Disney -- the largest single-site employer in the state -- for its opposition to a law restricting education on LGBTQ issues in schools.
Yet the elimination of Disney's special purpose district, known as Reedy Creek, could have much further implications for the company and for state taxpayers. Here's a look at the history of Reedy Creek, why it has become a focus in this special session, and what removing its special status would mean for Disney and for Florida taxpayers.
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