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Governor's Helicopter Trip Sparks Debate | Dayton News
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s taxpayer-funded helicopter ride to a Naval Academy alumni event has sparked controversy, reigniting debate over the line between official state business and personal use. While her campaign once touted her Navy helicopter experience, documents show she used a State Police chopper — costing around $2,500 an hour — to attend the Maryland event. Her team defends it as necessary state transportation and security, arguing the chopper must fly a minimum number of hours anyway. Critics, however, question whether a reunion qualifies as official business, calling for clearer…
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