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September 25, 2026 This week, Senate Environment and Public Works Chair Shelley Moore Capito (WV) said that a Senate draft of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization (Highway Bill) will not be introduced until the final weeks of the year, after the November election ...

The motorcycling world has lost a great champion. Rodney V. Taylor died on September 21, 2026. A highly regarded attorney, Rod probably has his fingerprints on every waiver, contract, lease, disclaimer or legal document any State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization (SMRO) has utilized ...

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new national strategy for developing and deploying automated vehicles (AVs), outlining the Trump Administration’s approach to safety, regulation, and innovation in this rapidly evolving technology. In a statement, Department of Transportation Secretary ...

As expected, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation extending the current federal highway program, moving the deadline from September 30 to December 11, 2026. The extension, included in a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, provides Congress with additional ...

The newest members of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame were inducted this past week at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Breakfast. Arguably, the most prestigious category in the Hall of Fame is that of Freedom Fighter. This ...

The U.S. House of Representatives has adjourned for its traditional August district work period, and the Senate is expected to follow shortly. When lawmakers return to Washington after Labor Day, they will face an ambitious agenda and a pair of critical September ...

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) applauds the recent settlement between John Deere and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the attorneys general of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Arizona regarding consumers' right to repair their own equipment. While the agreement focuses ...