How proposed bill could impact Wisconsin's NIL, provide public funding

Badgers beat writers discuss Wisconsin keeping Luke Fickell as coach Journal Sentinel beat writers Mark Stewart and John Steppe break down Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh's decision to retain Luke Fickell. A new bill in the Wisconsin legislature would provide taxpayer funding for debt service on university athletic facilities.The proposal would also formalize rules for name, image and likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes.The bill includes an exemption to the state's public records law for certain NIL and revenue information. MADISON – As the Wisconsin Badgers adjust to the changing landscape of college athletics, they could receive some much-desired help from state lawmakers....