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Ohio Senate passes budget with $600 million for domed Browns stadium
Enjoy the snow games while you can, Browns fans.
The team has moved another step closer to building a new domed stadium in suburban Brook Park.
Via 92.3 The Fan, the Ohio Senate passed a budget on Wednesday that includes $600 million in state money for the Browns stadium.
The Senate’s plan borrows against the $1.7 billion pool of unclaimed funds. The House has proposed bonds, and the governor wants to increase gambling taxes.
Regardless, all three bodies agree that $600 million is the magic number for the state’s contribution.
Much more work needs to be done, including $600 million in local money. Along with a finding that the Art Modell Law doesn’t prevent the team from leaving Cleveland.