Florida Senate Passes Bill Ending Disney’s Tax Privilege

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On Wednesday, the Florida Senate passed a bill that eliminates a special taxing district that has allowed Walt Disney Co. to govern the land where its theme park is located. “The measure potentially delivers a blow to the company’s operations in the state,” The Wall Street Journal reported. “The special district, created in 1967 and known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, exempts Disney from a host of regulations and certain taxes and fees related to emergency services and road maintenance. It saves Disney tens of millions of dollars a year, according to a person familiar with the company’s finances

Biden Admin Considering Another $800 Million In Military Aid To Ukraine

The Biden administration is reportedly considering sending an additional $800 million in military aid to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against the Russian invasion, according to The Wall Street Journal. “The Biden administration is considering sending roughly $800 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, according to U.S. officials,” the outlet reported, adding, “Earlier Tuesday, President Biden told reporters that he was planning to send additional artillery to Ukraine, but he didn’t provide details. During a video conference with key U.S. allies on Tuesday, Mr. Biden discussed the need to provide more ammunition and security assistance to Ukraine, White House

Border Patrol Encountered Over 3,000 Ukrainians At Border In March

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U.S. Border Patrol encountered over 3,000 Ukrainians in March at the southern border, according to newly released Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data. “Customs and Border Protection encountered 3,274 Ukrainian citizens at the U.S.-Mexico border in March, a twelvefold increase since February, the agency said Monday—as the U.S. prepares to contend with a flood of visa applications from people fleeing Russian aggression,” Forbes reported. “About 61.9% of the Ukrainian citizens counted by CBP in March traveled to the southern border with a family member, 37.4% were single adults and 0.6% were unaccompanied minors, roughly consistent with the demographics of Ukrainian migrants who

Largest U.S. Airlines Drop Mask Mandate After Court Ruling

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On Monday, America’s largest airlines released statements indicating that they will no longer be enforcing President Biden’s mask mandate on airplanes following a ruling from a federal judge in Florida that the mandate was “unlawful.” American Airlines said: “In accordance with the Transportation Security Administration no longer enforcing the federal face mask mandate, face masks will no longer be required for our customers and team members at U.S. airports and on domestic flights. Please note face masks may still be required based on local ordinances, or when traveling to/from certain international locations based on country requirements. In keeping with our commitment

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