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BY GR D STAFF WITH JOY BUR GESS

The AMA’s Government Relations Department works hard in Washington, D.C., and around the country to support motorcyclist-friendly legislation and sound the alarm about dangerous or ill-conceived bills. But in the end, legislators care more about your voice than ours because you’re their actual constituents. They answer to you, or are supposed to.

While other groups may let their money do the talking, the AMA has people at the grassroots level — that’s you — that really do make a difference. Dedicated members that answer our calls to action, meet with elected officials, attend planning meetings for public lands, and act as positive and passionate voices for motorcycling.

Recently, some of our Government Relations staff went to Richmond, Va., for what’s become the state’s main lobby day for every group out there, including motorcyclists. This year, AMA Government Relations On-Highway Manager Tiffany Cipoletti and Grassroots