Transportation

Pro-gun Georgia lawmakers punish Delta for crossing the NRA

Georgia lawmakers are expected to vote on a sweeping tax bill that no longer includes a proposed jet fuel tax break which had been in Republicans' crosshairs ever since Delta Air Lines severed ties with the National Rifle Association.

Lawmakers: Penalize railroads that don't hit safety deadline

The mother of a woman killed when a speeding Amtrak train hurtled from the tracks in May 2015 told a Senate committee on Thursday that she is seething over the prospect of more delays in installing speed controls that could have prevented that wreck and dozens of others.

Rome to ban diesel cars by 2024

About two-thirds of the 1.8 million new cars sold in Italy last year were diesel, according to industry figures.

Georgia governor criticizes 'unbecoming squabble' over Delta

A tax break that would save Delta Air Lines millions of dollars on jet fuel purchases appeared to be sailing through the Georgia legislature without much opposition — until the airline cut business ties with the National Rifle Association.

Lawmaker: Georgia GOP working to mend Delta rift over NRA

A Republican lawmaker says Georgia officials are working behind the scenes to resolve a dispute pitting some GOP leaders against Delta Air Lines over the company's decision to cut ties with the National Rifle Association.