Rewrite the given paragraph to be more consistent
Due to the cost, however, the Ohio Legislature dallied, and nothing happened for the next 3 years. During January 1822, the Ohio Legislature passed acts to fund the canal system (and the state's public education obligations).
Due to the cost, however, the Ohio Legislature dallied, and nothing happened for the next 3 years. Finally, during January 1822, the Ohio Legislature passed acts to fund the canal system (and the state's public education obligations).