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Governor DeSantis's policies targeting the LGBTQ community, restricting academic freedom, and banning diversity programs have negatively impacted Florida's economy. Several organizations have canceled conventions and events in Orlando due to concerns over DeSantis's "anti-woke" agenda, resulting in an estimated $20 million loss in revenue for the state. Despite this, DeSantis's spokesperson dismissed the economic impact as a "media-driven stunt." However, boycotts in the past have caused enough economic pain to lead to policy changes, so organizations avoiding Florida are doing the right thing by not spending money there while these policies remain in place.

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[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Man I never wanna leave the west coast... Let alone go to Florida

[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

…said everyone ever, and now the rent is ridiculously high.

[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 6 points 2 years ago
[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 4 points 2 years ago

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Click here to see the summaryHis anti-“woke” message is prompting organizations and corporations to cancel conventions and other events that are an essential part of Florida’s vital hospitality economy.

The NAACP issued a travel advisory in May warning that the Sunshine State has come to be seen as “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals” under DeSantis.

Its statement was followed by similar warnings from the League of United Latin American Citizens and Equality Florida, a gay rights advocacy group, advising about extreme policies that travelers from some communities might view as hostile.

Tony Pals, spokesperson for the group, in an email to CNN, explained that the organization would not hold a conference or event in a state such as Florida that has enacted anti-trans laws.

As CNN reported Sunday, Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of the Visit Lauderdale tourism marketing agency, noted that 10 events and conventions were canceled by organizations “citing recently enacted laws, policies and travel advisories.”

The consequences for North Carolina meant millions in estimated lost revenue, especially after the 2017 NBA All-Star Game and NCAA championships were moved from the state.

[–] Cobrachickenwing@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm sure Disney must be happy they let Ron win in 2022.

[–] Texas_Hangover@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

Disney decides political outcomes now?

[–] Puppy@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

DeSantis will forever be remembered as "that woke guy from Florida" lmao

He kinda attached himself to that word now. At least, that's the only thing I remember form his campaign; "WOKE WOKE WOKE WOKE WOKE WOKE WOKE WOKE WOKE WOKE WOKE"

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[–] Hype@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago

As a Floridian, please don't come. We make most of our money off of tourism, hospitality, and healthcare services. Go somewhere else, let this state die.

[–] millie@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

I've honestly stopped eating oranges entirely.

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