The **Ohio Supreme Court** held oral arguments regarding a **public records** dispute between Attorney General **Dave Yost** and the **Center for Media and Democracy**.
At stake is whether Yost must share records related to his ties with the **Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA)** and its fundraising entity, the **Rule of Law Defense Fund**.
Yost's office disputes a magistrate’s ruling demanding his deposition, arguing that it could lead to **misuse of public records** laws.
Concerns were raised that allowing officials to decide which records are public could set a dangerous precedent, potentially enabling unethical behavior.
The court's decision could significantly impact **public records laws** in Ohio, emphasizing the balance between transparency and official duties.
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