# County Uses Tax Money to Subsidize Flights

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Podcast: [Jefferson City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jefferson-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612333)
Published: 2026-06-17T22:39:40+00:00
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## Resource

Richland County’s taxpayer-funded deal to guarantee American Airlines flights to Charlotte is under legal fire—accused of illegally using public money to prop up a private airline, sparking outrage over accountability, transparency, and whether tax dollars should subsidize passenger routes instead of essential services. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/85de405493a366bf

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