Fri Sep 06 20:45:41 UTC 2024: – An appeals court has returned control of Ohio House Republicans’ campaign purse strings to Speaker Jason Stephens, but the ruling does not resolve the ongoing intraparty dispute.
– Stephens pledged to support Republican candidates and defeat a redistricting ballot issue after the court ruling.
– The dispute stems from Stephens winning the speakership with support from House Democrats in January 2023, leading to rebellion from Republicans who supported speaker-apparent Rep. Derek Merrin.
– The court declined to resolve the central question of what the statute means by “caucus.”
– Rep. Phil Plummer, who was elected to head the campaign fund by the rival group, rejected the court’s ruling and said it will have no practical effect on their activities.
– Plummer is an ally of Senate President Matt Huffman, who is expected to challenge Stephens for the speakership in January.

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