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Law’s Eric Chaffee says Amy Acton is unlikely to challenge Browns’ $600 million stadium funding plan

Media | November 10, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

What’s next for the Browns stadium funding plan after the election?

Crain's Cleveland Business: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said incoming Gov. Amy Acton is unlikely to risk political capital by challenging the Browns’ $600 million stadium funding plan. If courts reject the current approach, he believes lawmakers could turn to sports betting revenue to fund the project.

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