the wake of the parkland shootings. nearly 20 major american businesses so far have severed at least some of their business links with the nra. in georgia, one of those companies, delta airlines, may be facing some consequences. lieutenant governor casey cagle had this message, stop punishing the nra or watch republican lawmakers strike down a $50 million sales tax exemption on jet fuel. strong words there, strong threat. let s bring in the political reporter for the atlanta journal constitution. he s written several pieces on this threat, including one that reads georgia senate vows to ground delta tax break after nra decision. so thanks so much for being here. really appreciate it. what has the reaction been so far to the lieutenant governor? it s kind of the talk of the georgia capitol. think about it delta is the state s largest private employer. at the same time, there s an election year and there s republicans who are trying to race to the party s right, really galvanize conser
senator ted kaufman on the eve 6 what could be a long night for you, sir. great, jeff. thanks for having me. we want to get to the faster three minutes in news. i guess you ll decide that. we go down to the wire. and saying i do twilight style, are you ready? hit the clock. first up, u.s. navy submarine sailors will have to give smoking the boot. as of december 31st, no more smoking on navy subs. the navy estimates up to 40% of men serving on the subs smoke. that s around 5,200 stalers. to a new york state tax appeals ruling. if you re wondering wee the tax board in albany just ruled that exotic dancing is not an art, therefore it doesn t qualify for the sales tax exemption. the ruling reads in part, quote, some of the moves on the pole are very difficult. however, stripping cannot work with the dramatic arts exception