Florida Governor Explains Why He Signed the Teddy Bridgewater Act

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Florida Governor Explains Why He Signed the Teddy Bridgewater Act

Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday that boosts pay for high school coaches and allows them to use their own money for players' food and transportation. During a bill-signing event in Jacksonville, DeSantis said the two bills would bring positive reform. “It will recognize that these coaches serve important roles. They’re mentors,” DeSantis said.

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