Disney Study Shows $40B Florida Impact and 263K Jobs Before DeSantis Dispute
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Disney released a study showing it has a $40.3B economic impact in Florida, with 263K jobs tied to the company. This is amid a battle with Gov. DeSantis over a special district.
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The study covers fiscal 2022 and attributes the impact to direct jobs, visitor spending, and supply chain. Disney employs 82K in the state.
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The study timeframe is before DeSantis seized control of Disney's special district after a dispute over the "Don't Say Gay" law.
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Disney planned $17B more investment in Florida but halted plans to relocate 2K workers there after the dispute.
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Disney is battling DeSantis in state and federal court over control of the special district and says its free speech was violated.