Ohio Republicans largely agree that shelling out $600 million to fund a new Cleveland Browns stadium is a good idea. They just disagree on how to pay for it. Gov. Mike DeWine proposed increasing the taxes on gambling and Ohio House lawmakers favored issuing state bonds.

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The Cleveland Browns have moved a step closer to building a brand new stadium. Much debate has raged over the plans for the NFL franchise to move away from Huntington Bank Field, which is regarded

Ohio Senate approves $600 million for domed stadium project. All that is left is final approval by Gov. Mike DeWine.

Hamilton County commissioners could decide at their meeting Thursday to approve $1.5 million for new escalators and other additions as they negotiate the team's lease.

The Cleveland Browns are optimistic about landing make-or-break state funding for their Brook Park stadium project – but it’s still unclear what form that money will take.

House Democrats introduced a competing set of amendments and legislation, including a bill sponsored by a Columbus-area Democrat that would prohibit the state from funding facilities for sports teams with a losing record. The Browns ended the 2024-25 season with a 5-12 record.

Although the mechanism isn’t clear, the Browns are hoping to get $600 million in state funding for a $2.4 billion venue to be built in Brook Park. Assuming the Art Modell Law doesn’t get in the way. On Wednesday, the team made Haslam Sports Group executive V.P. and COO Dave Jenkins available to reporters to discuss recent developments.