Ohio’s one-subject rule is repeatedly ignored, but Supreme Court won’t enforce constitution

Environmental advocates have filed what appears to be a rock-solid lawsuit challenging provisions tucked into Ohio’s budget that stripped away critical air quality protections.

But Today in Ohio podcast hosts say they’re fighting a losing battle—not because they’re wrong on the merits, but because Ohio’s Supreme Court is too politically compromised to enforce the state’s own constitutional rules.

In a candid discussion about the state of Ohio governance, podcast host Chris Quinn offered a blunt assessment of the lawsuit’s prospects: “Make no mistake. They’re absolutely right. This violates the single subject rule. But because of the setup of Ohio government right now, it doesn’t matter that they’re right. They’re not going to win this case.”

The lawsuit, filed by the Ohio Environment