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AMA Announces New Government Relations Director Nick Haris
- by Joy Burgess
- May 18, 2023
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 promote the motorcycle lifestyle and
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Big Changes, Bigger Opportunities
- by Joy Burgess
- May 18, 2023
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 engaged at all levels of
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Lane-Filtering Support Revs Up
- by Joy Burgess
- December 19, 2022
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 of the world. At a
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To Protect Against Rising Motorcycle Theft, Check Your Insurance
- by Joy Burgess
- November 1, 2022
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 2020 they were up 30
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Riding Track Rescue
- by Joy Burgess
- August 10, 2021
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 track the family had constructed
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Oregon Governor Vetoes Lane-Sharing Bill
- by Joy Burgess
- May 27, 2021
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 wide bipartisan support. The passage
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Avid Motorcyclist Erin Reda Joins AMA Government Relations Department
- by Joy Burgess
- March 9, 2021
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 at the AMA Government Relations