Ron DeSantis signed into a law a bill that would open up that market for college athletes in the state. “Senator Rubio’s bill undermines the rights and protections guaranteed to Florida athletes that the Florida state legislature and governor adopted as law just days ago.. These kids deserve to make a little bit of money while they're in college,” Rubio said. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) examining names, image and likeness compensation for college athletes, though Rubio's bill was separate from that group. “My belief is that any legislation we pass should put college athletes first, not the financial interests of schools,” Murphy said.

Source: Fox News June 19, 2020 08:37 UTC