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Bill would ban fireworks sales in two Arizona counties

| March 7, 2012 | Comments (0)

Consumer fireworks might no longer be sold or used in cities such as Flagstaff or Prescott if the Arizona Legislature approves House Bill 2361, which should go before the chamber’s Committee of the Whole Friday.

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Feds seize tons of fireworks in Garland County, Arkansas

| February 26, 2012 | Comments (0)

Agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives seized a reported 7.5 tons of display fireworks Wednesday from a storage site in Garland County, Arkansas after a search warrant was executed.

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New Minnesota Fireworks Bill May Bring Bigger Bang to 4th of July

| February 25, 2012 | Comments (0)

Many Minnesotans make an annual trip across the border to buy aerial and explosive fireworks. The trip may end if a new bill is passed which would allow the same fireworks to be sold in Minnesota as in neighboring states.

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Lisbon, Maine extends review of fireworks ordinance following public hearing

| February 22, 2012 | Comments (0)

A vote on how to best handle the sale and use of fireworks in Libson, Maine was postponed by leaders Tuesday night following a public hearing. The town aims to create a layer of restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks.

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Lewiston, Maine steps toward fireworks ban

| February 22, 2012 | Comments (0)

City councilors on Tuesday did away with a proposal that would have allowed unfettered fireworks use outside the downtown. They will select one of two remaining proposals at their next meeting on March 6, voting either to allow rural fireworks three days per year or to ban completely the use and sale in the city.

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Articles & Features

PyroReport Flashback: An interview with Bob Weaver

| February 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

PyroReport.com digs up an old interview with one of the fireworks industry’s most knowledgeable people, Bob Weaver, the man behind the “Fireworks A to Z Buyers Guide” and several other fireworks related publications and videos.

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Dogs And Fireworks: A Top Ten Survival Guide

| February 2, 2012 | Comments (0)

The International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) knows that dogs can and will react with fear and anxiety to firework celebrations. Read on for the top ten strategies to help your dog through any fireworks celebration.

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CPSC Chairman Tenenbaum speaks in China about fireworks

| January 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

Transcript of a speech made by CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum at the Fireworks Symposium in Liuyang, China, January 9, 2012 entitled Lighting Up the Night Sky with Safety – Guidance for Complying with U.S. Requirements.

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Waldoboro, Maine to develop consumer fireworks ordinance

| February 20, 2012 | Comments (0)

Waldoboro, Maine is considering regulations for consumer fireworks but unlike some Midcoast communities is not proposing an outright ban.

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Skowhegan, Maine may revisit fireworks issue

| February 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

Emotions about a proposed fireworks ordinance Tuesday night at a special town meeting covered both ends of the debate, from banning use of them altogether to allowing them with few, if any, restrictions.

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Proposal would allow some fireworks in Anchorage, Alaska

| February 17, 2012 | Comments (0)

The Anchorage Assembly will again look at the issue of allowing New Year’s Eve fireworks in Alaska’s biggest city. The Anchorage Daily News says the latest proposal would allow fireworks in some neighborhood parks. The proposal would also allow people to shoot off fireworks 50 feet or farther from a residence.

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New Mexico’s Governor: Fireworks ban will be back on the table next year

| February 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

Governor Susana Martinez has a message for New Mexico firefighters outraged at the legislature for killing a key fire prevention bill: don’t give up. The next round is a year away.

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Winthrop, Maine: Fireworks can be used, not sold

| February 9, 2012 | Comments (0)

Fireworks can be used, but not sold, in in Winthrop, Maine under a revised set of guidelines approved by town officials. The final ordinance, approved Monday night by the Town Council, expands the hours when fireworks can be used and goes into effect March 6.

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