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 19, 2021

Sen. Johnson wants to loosen Ohio’s firework laws

State Senators Terry Johnson, R-McDermott, and Michael Rulli, R-Salem, recently testified before the Senate Veterans and Public Safety Committee on legislation to loosen Ohio firework restrictions, while ensuring […]
March 10, 2021

When will fireworks production resume in China?

The Chinese government held the National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference on March 4, 2021, according to the government’s request, fireworks manufacturers […]