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This page contains links to news articles and other issues that have relevance to the members of the Fireworks Alliance. If you have something that you feel is important that should be shared on this page, please submit your article to the Fireworks Alliance board.

June 21, 2006

CPSC Announces Date for 2008 Planning Session
The Commission will conduct a public hearing to receive views from all interested parties about its agenda and priorities for Commission attention during fiscal year 2008, which begins October 1, 2007 ... (more)

June 20, 2006

NY State Pyrotechnic Association Legislative Update
Albany legislators have been receiving a lot of calls from NY pyros/business owners in support of pro-pyro A7539/S4816--great work, and thanks. I called Governor Pataki's office yesterday and had a short talk with ... (more)

June 19, 2006

Safety Comparisons Between Sports and Fireworks
According to an article in the Washington Post, published on June 19, 2006, basketball results in more injuries than any other sport. While football and soccer may have more physical contact, basketball results in more injuries ... (more)

June 18, 2006

NY State Pyrotechnic Association Legislative Action Call
This is a NY A7539/S4816 pro-pyro bill update and ACTION CALL. We have 4 days until the end of the 2005 - 2006 NY legislative session to get the above pro-pyro companion bills passed ... (more)