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Governor’s Helicopter Trip Sparks Debate | US News
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s use of a state police helicopter to attend a U.S. Naval Academy alumni event in Maryland has sparked controversy, with Republicans questioning whether personal travel justifies taxpayer-funded aircraft use. The governor’s office defends the trip as standard practice, citing security, efficiency, and mandatory pilot flight hours that offset costs — though they haven’t confirmed if any official business was involved. Critics argue the event was purely personal and crosses the line between public duty and private life, reigniting a broader debate over…
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