Gov. Mike DeWine’s newly unveiled state budget plan would drastically raise taxes on sports gambling that could help fund a new Cleveland Browns stadium, pump more money into K-12 schools and offer more state help to parents with children.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's proposed $218 billion state budget would fully fund public education, make marijuana more expensive and would raise taxes on sports betting companies to help fund projects.

With several professional sports teams in Ohio, including the Cleveland Browns, looking for assistance in building or renovating their facilities, Gov. Mike DeWine is proposing to raise the tax on gaming to help provide increased funding.

DeWine is set to unveil his final state budget plan as governor, kicking off months of negotiations on everything from K-12 school funding to money for a new Cleveland Browns stadium.

As we dug into USAID it became apparent that what we have here A Republican senator is proposing an amendment to the state Constitution that would radically alter the structure of the Senate and effectively lock in Republican control of the chamber for the foreseeable future.