April 14, 2021

In fireworks-wary Illinois, lawmakers debate legalizing ‘fountain’ sparklers

Sandwiched between states that consider fireworks a veritable patriotic right, Illinois advocates are trying to loosen what are among the nation’s strictest prohibitions by legalizing “fountains,” […]
April 2, 2021

Nebraska advances bill to expand legal consumer fireworks

Nebraskans who buy fireworks in-state could have more choices after lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday to broaden the kinds that can legally be sold. Senators gave […]
March 26, 2021

Fireworks Group Warns Americans ‘May Be Sorely Disappointed’ This July Fourth

In a development reminiscent of that time Santa Claus nearly canceled Christmas, the fireworks industry is warning that this year’s Independence Day festivities are in jeopardy. […]
March 25, 2021

Port gridlock could blow up Fourth of July fireworks sales

Fireworks distributors are warning that consumers may not get their sparklers, bottle rockets, firecrackers and Roman candles in time to celebrate the Fourth of July because […]