Browns detail stadium financing plan for Ohio lawmakers | Reporters Roundtable

The Haslam Sports Group laid out the case for state funding of a mixed-use development in Brook Park that would include a domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns. The team wants the state to approve $600 million in bonds, paid off with taxes generated by the project, and sought to reassure legislators that the risk to taxpayers would be minimized. One way to minimize the risk? The team would provide more than $38 million in upfront cash. We will talk about the Browns stadium financing plans and the pitch to lawmakers to start Friday's “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.” Plus, we will talk about other news of the week, including Gov. DeWine's State of the State speech. DeWine didn't break much new ground in terms of policy proposals in the speech. Instead, he drilled down on policy ideas that he's previously backed, including proposals put forth in his state budget. Much of the speech focused on Ohio's children.