During a March 29 press conference, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took a moment to address Disney's latest statement regarding its "goal" for the recently signed "Parental Rights in Education" law, dubbed "Don't Say Gay" by critics, to be struck down or repealed. “For Disney to come out and put a statement and say that the bill should have never passed and that they are going to actively work to repeal it, I think, one was fundamentally dishonest but two, I think that crossed the line. This state is governed by the interest of the people of the state of Florida. It is not based on the demands of California corporate executives. They do not run this state. They do not control this state," DeSantis said. The governor added that when talking with Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls it was noted that Disney never called to express issue with the bill while it moved through the Florida Legislature. “If this was such an affront, why weren’t they speaking up at the outset? And yet they won’t," DeSantis said. More: https://bit.ly/3iPbUvv NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our worlds. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/10tampabay INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10tampabay/ NEWS TIPS: Online: https://www.10TampaBay.com/contact-us Phone: 727-577-1010 Email: [email protected] #10tampabay #localnews #florida