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AMA Announces New Government Relations Director Nick Haris

Joy Burgess — Thu, 18 May 2023 17:05:49 +0000

Restructures and evolves its Government Relations Department to better serve members across the nation PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 18, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association has appointed Nick Haris as Government Relations Director, while also restructuring and evolving its Government Relations Department to better serve members and support its mission: to

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Big Changes, Bigger Opportunities

Joy Burgess — Thu, 18 May 2023 16:19:16 +0000

Expanding outreach, lobbying and education at all levels of government May 18, 2023 By Nick Haris I’ve learned a few things in my 21 years of advocating on behalf of riders. One of those things could not be clearer: Government happens at all levels. That means the AMA must be

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Lane-Filtering Support Revs Up

Joy Burgess — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:21:17 +0000

By Kali Kotoski The 2023 legislative year could see a raft of lane-filtering legislation introduced around the country, and wherever that happens, rider safety will improve (if filtering/splitting is done correctly) and American will move a step or two closer to adopting riding/traffic practices that are standard in many parts

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To Protect Against Rising Motorcycle Theft, Check Your Insurance

Joy Burgess — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:48:09 +0000

November 1, 2022 By Kali Kotoski The AMA’s Government Relations Department has been receiving reports from members that insurance companies are not paying out motorcycle theft claims due to a lack of paperwork and unannounced policy changes. In 2021, motorcycle thefts were up 26 percent compared to 2020, and in

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Riding Track Rescue

jburgess — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:13:04 +0000

AMA helps landowner push back against local zoning office August 10, 2021 By Joy Burgess In April 2021, Brandon and Tiffany Hughett of Dublin, Va. received a Notice of Violation from the County of Pulaski’s Planning and Zoning Office asking them to discontinue the use of the small dirt bike

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Oregon Governor Vetoes Lane-Sharing Bill

jburgess — Thu, 27 May 2021 14:23:19 +0000

May 27, 2021 Lane sharing in Oregon was one step closer to becoming a reality after the Oregon House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 574 with a vote of 42 to 14 on May 17. The House vote occurred after the Oregon Senate passed the bill in early May with

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Avid Motorcyclist Erin Reda Joins AMA Government Relations Department

jburgess — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:44:52 +0000

Reda brings experience and passion for advocacy to the position of AMA Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Avid motorcyclist Erin Reda, who has a history and passion for advocating for her local riding communities, is the American Motorcyclist Association’s new Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator. Reda will be based

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