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.

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. Alon