State lawmakers propose tapping into massive unclaimed property fund to create a $1.7 billion sports facility financing program, raising questions about transparency and public awareness.

A recent proposal for funding the Cleveland Browns' new stadium, has become a controversial topic as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and other state legislators want to pull from publicly unclaimed funds to help build the $2.

The Browns hope to pay for their new stadium in part with state-issued bonds. Senate Republicans have a different idea. Via the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the initial budget of the Senate GOP’s initial proposal for the state budget would include “raiding” the unclaimed property fund.