In this week’s episode: There’s a narrative taking hold in political media that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is waging a “war on Corporate America.” There’s just one problem: It’s a myth. Today, we take a close look at just how friendly Florida’s governor has been to Big Business — from cutting taxes on corporate profits to doing favors for companies like Disney and Florida Power & Light. But there is something Ron DeSantis could do if he really wanted to stand up to Corporate America. (Transcript)
Further Reading:
Washington Post: How DeSantis used Disney’s missteps to wage war on corporate America
Seeking Rents: The DeSantis administration has started sending more than $600 million to Florida's biggest corporations
Seeking Rents: Ten special-interest tax breaks from Ron DeSantis' first term as Florida governor
Seeking Rents: In his first term as governor, Ron DeSantis raised taxes on Floridians by more than $1 billion
American Conservative: DeSantis Readies for the National Stage
Seeking Rents: How Ron DeSantis helped Florida Power & Light raise electricity rates by $5 billion
Orlando Sentinel: Fake E-Verify: Florida immigration law is just bogus pandering | Commentary
Miami Herald: Pier operator fighting Key West cruise referendum gives DeSantis’ committee $1 million
Yahoo! News: US appeals court rejects Florida social media law, finds tech giants have First Amendment rights
NBC News: Judge blocks Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' pushed by Gov. DeSantis
Seeking Rents: Ron DeSantis risked selling out his Republican base to help Disney
Variety: After ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ a Weakened Disney Hopes to Limit the Damage
Orlando Sentinel: Rep. Matt Gaetz: Close tax loophole that benefits Disney, others | Commentary
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