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Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference

Landmark decision poised to curtail autonomy of government agencies PICKERINGTON, Ohio (July 3, 2024) — The Supreme Court’s June 28 decision to overturn so-called “Chevron deference” in a landmark case will restrict the ability of government regulators to act outside of Congressional or federal judiciary oversight, likely altering the scope and power of regulations impacting

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2024 National Forest System Trail Stewardship Grant Recipients Announced

$215,000 awarded to support 16 trail maintenance and improvement projects By Joy Burgess The National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partners (Trail Partners) Funding Program recently announced the recipients of the 2024 grants. In total, the program awarded $215,000 to 16 trail maintenance and improvement projects across the U.S. The Trail Partners grant program is a

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AMA Joins Legislative Leaders on Ride To Work Day

Organized ride through Washington, D.C., emphasized awareness for motorcycles on the open road PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 17, 2024) — On June 12, members of the American Motorcyclist Association’s Government Relations Department celebrated Ride to Work Day by joining the Chairs of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus and other motorcycle industry leaders on a ride through Washington,

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AMA’s 100th Anniversary Celebrated at State and Local Levels

AMA celebrates 100th Anniversary with pair of celebrations at Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, and AMA Campus in Pickerington, Ohio Photo Courtesy of Sen. Tim Schaffer’s Office PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 14, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association was honored at both state and local levels recently as it celebrates a century of protecting the rights

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Max Colchin Joins AMA Government Relations Department as Eastern States Representative

Colchin brings wealth of legislative experience and lifelong love of motorcycles to new role with the AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 13, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association completed the restructuring of its Government Relations Department by adding Eastern States Representative Max Colchin, who will work closely with motorcyclists across the Eastern United States to preserve

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Minnesota Passes Historic Lane-Filtering Legislation

Becomes the easternmost state to pass lane-filtering into law PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 24, 2024) — With the signing of HF 5247 into law by Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday, May 24, Minnesota became the sixth state to legalize lane filtering. Minnesota is now the easternmost state to legalize lane filtering, and joins California, Utah,

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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

AMA urges motorists to use increased caution during motorcycle riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 3, 2024) — As more riders return to the open road, the American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists to look for motorcycles and extend courtesy to their two-wheeled counterparts this Motorcycle Awareness Month. May heralds the unofficial start of the summer travel

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American Motorcyclist Association Urges DOT to Act on Automated Driver System Regulations Following Tragic Collision

Calls on DOT Secretary Buttigieg to stand with motorcyclists to prevent further loss of life PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 26, 2024) — In the wake of the most recent tragedy involving a fatal collision between a Tesla vehicle in autopilot mode and a motorcyclist in Washington state, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) once again urges the Department

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AMA Strengthens Government Relations Department with New Additions

Bob Davis and Jeremy Robinson join AMA’s legislative efforts PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 10, 2024) — Fortifying its mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling, the American Motorcyclist Association has added Grassroots Manager Bob Davis and Legislative Affairs Coordinator Jeremy Robinson to its Government Relations Department. “Bob and Jeremy are tremendous

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Colorado Signs Motorcycle Lane-Filtering Legislation into Law

Joins California, Utah, Montana and Arizona as states that permit lane filtering PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 9, 2024) — Colorado has become the fifth state to legalize lane filtering after Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed SB24-079 on April 4, allowing motorcycles to filter between stopped cars in traffic and at stoplights. The bill passed through both

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