The Latest Breaking News from Marc Scribner

House Transportation Bill Eliminates Obscure Rule That Effectively Bans Driverless Trucks

This year's surface transportation reauthorization would eliminate a requirement that human drivers place safety placards around disabled trucks.

Reason · May 20

America's Highway Fund Is Running Out of Money. Congress Wants To Spend New Funds on Not Fixing Highways.

Congress’ new infrastructure bill commissions a costly review of Amtrak’s food and beverage offerings and a study of yellow paint.

Reason · May 20

Marijuana Rescheduled

Plus: skyway socialism, reconsider the lobster, D.C.'s urban growth, and more...

Reason · Apr 23

Understaffed Air Traffic Control, DEI Are Unlikely Causes of D.C. Plane Crash

There's still a lot we don't know and initial speculation from the media and the president about the causes of Wednesday's disaster appear off-base.

Reason · Jan 31, 2025

DOGE Sets Its Sights on High-Speed Rail

After nearly two decades and billions in federal funding, California’s high-speed rail project still isn’t up and running.

Reason · Dec 12, 2024

Trump Wants To Ease Rules for Self-Driving Cars

Regulations have made these vehicles less safe and more expensive.

Reason · Nov 20, 2024

Congress' FAA Reauthorization Is Good for Remote Towers, Bad for Travel Agents

The legislation is largely a status quo bill that doesn't take up longstanding calls to reform air traffic control, airport funding, and more.

Reason · May 16, 2024

Biden Threatens To Veto GOP Spending Bill That Would 'Cut' Amtrak Funding to Double Pre-Pandemic Levels

Amtrak has historically received $2 billion in federal subsidies each year. Under Republicans' "draconian" cuts, they'd receive over $5 billion next year.

Reason · Nov 2, 2023

New Jersey Files Environmental Lawsuit To Delay Manhattan Congestion Tolls

New York officials have primarily pitched congestion tolls as an easy cash grab for the city's subway system. New Jersey drivers and politicians aren't happy about that.

Reason · Jul 24, 2023

Blame the Feds for Your Canceled Flight This Memorial Day

Staffing shortages and laughably out-of-date technology in the federal government's air traffic control system are leading to a lot more flight delays.

Reason · May 27, 2023