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Indiana unanimously passes bill to lure Bears away from Chicago

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Indiana Passes Bill to Attract Bears from Chicago with Unanimous Support Courtney Cronin, an ESPN journalist covering the NFL, reports that the Chicago Bears have made significant progress toward relocating to a new, domed stadium in Hammond, Indiana. Indiana’s House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved an amendment to State Bill 27, facilitating the creation … Read more

Florida Senate passes ‘Teddy Bridgewater bill’ to allow high school coaches to pay for athlete benefits

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Florida Senate Approves ‘Teddy Bridgewater Bill’ Permitting High School Coaches to Fund Athlete Benefits Following a suspension for providing impermissible benefits to players, NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater prompted the Florida Senate to pass a bill legalizing such actions. The “Teddy Bridgewater bill” allows high school coaches in Florida to use personal funds for player assistance, … Read more

Could the Bears really leave Chicago? Indiana passes bill in effort to lure team across state lines

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Could the Bears Actually Leave Chicago? Indiana Passes Bill to Attract Team Over State Lines The Chicago Bears, after over 50 years at Soldier Field, are exploring a new domed stadium location, with a site in Indiana gaining traction. The Indiana House of Representatives approved a bill to establish a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority for … Read more