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Gadfly Bites 2/12/24—Historically epic

Jeff Murray
2.12.2024
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  1. Fordham’s Chad Aldis is among the voices talking about vouchers in this piece. But honestly I feel like every voice except that of the hardest-core voucher detractors is drowned out following the opening sentence: “Ohio is paying more students to attend private schools than ever before − thanks to a change in state law and concerted marketing from non-public schools.” I mean, have you ever heard a more tightly-packed and heavily-weighted a thesis in your life? Epic. (Cincinnati Enquirer, 2/11/24)

  2. Here’s more coverage of the free passes available for Ohio fourth graders to visit museums and historical sites across the state in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Sounds like there’s more to come, too. Nice. (Axios Columbus, 2/12/24)

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Tags: Columbus Ohio United States Declaration of Independence

Jeff Murray is a lifelong resident of central Ohio. He previously worked at School Choice Ohio and the Greater Columbus Arts Council. He has two degrees from the Ohio State University and lives in the Clintonville neighborhood with his wife.

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