And Ohio’s proposed capital bill notably features ... pickleball courts?

There’s nothing wrong with promoting healthy recreation, though that’s usually local governments’ job. But when a pickleball court in towns like those Ronald Reagan once called South Succotash is opened or rededicated after a spruce-up with state help, you can bet the local legislator will be on hand for applause, and maybe feel-good video on local TV, writes Thomas Suddes in his column today.