Ohio State finances under fire in 1875 debate
A Ohio State Journal commentary condemns 1875 levy politics, accusing the Legislature of masking local expenses and delaying payments to state institutions. It argues a real debt problem looms, detailing transfers between funds and potential defaults, and condemns partisan manipulation while noting Catholic church alignment shifting party support.
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