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Boom! Lawmakers have aimed to change Michigan's fireworks laws since they went into place
Since Michigan legalized fireworks sales, state lawmakers have routinely introduced bills to change fireworks regulations ...
Fireworks business booms this Fourth of July as trade talks fizzle out incoming supplies
Some fireworks companies warn tariffs could slow business ahead of America's 250th birthday in 2026. The American ...
The science behind fireworks
Meteorologist Katie Nickolaou takes a look at the science that gives fireworks their color. Former federal prosecutors say ...
How the Weather Could Make Your Fireworks Fizzle
Rain can put a damper on your July 4 display, and drought risks can turn a neighborhood celebration into a five-alarm fire.
For most Bay Area fireworks displays, the shows will go on despite Yolo County explosion
Many Bay Area locations use fireworks from other vendors than the company involved in Wednesday’s devastating fire and ...
Fireworks needlessly destroy fingers, hands and lives every year, doctors say
Every year, doctors amputate fingers and hands damaged by fireworks. They try to save eyes. And sometimes they have to ...
How the U.S.-China trade war could cut fireworks displays short this Fourth of July
The U.S. gets almost all of its fireworks from China, and the industry is warning that tariffs on Chinese imports could limit ...
Frustrated about fireworks? Here’s who to call
To report fireworks activity, residents can call (617) 343-9800. In Worcester, the Worcester 311 app offers a “quick and easy ...