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Senators introduce legislation to prohibit NOAA speed restriction

Following this week’s House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing examining the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) proposed vessel speed restriction…

Senate introduces legislation to improve outdoor recreation funding

Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), member of…

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Adam QuandtMarch 28, 2023

Biden Administration to award Boating Infrastructure Grants

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the agency’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program will provide more than $20 million…

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NMMA National Marine Manufacturers Association

Adam QuandtSeptember 15, 2022

NMMA participates in Congressional briefing on fisheries

NMMA this week participated in a Hill briefing hosted by OCEANA, which focused on NOAA’s proposed rule to address ship…

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Adam QuandtMarch 22, 2022

Federal spending bill prioritizes boating community efforts

President Biden signed into law last week the fiscal year (FY) 2022 appropriation bills, which includes a vast majority of…

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Adam QuandtDecember 16, 2021

Virginia Governor announces funding for outdoor recreation office

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam proposed last week a two-year budget that will include nearly $245 million for outdoor recreation and Virginia’s world-renowned…

Adam QuandtSeptember 2, 2021

Washington State Marine Excise Tax reflects industry input

Last week, the Washington State Department of Revenue held a hearing to finalize the watercraft excise tax depreciation schedule. The…

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Adam QuandtAugust 5, 2021

Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation seeks stakeholder input

The Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation is seeking input from Wisconsin outdoor recreation stakeholders to help guide strategic planning. Complete…

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