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Illinois debates allowing 'fountain' sparklers John O’Connor AP Political Writer April 5, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail In this July 2020 photo, a man shops with his family in the large shell section of a fireworks tent behind the Gas Mart at U.S. 67 and Missouri Highway 94 in West Alton, Missouri. Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to allow firework “fountains,” a show-in-a-box that can unleash multicolored sparks, whizzing streaks and sharp reports. Now legally sold in Missouri, opponents say the fountains will produce more fireworks-related injuries. SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Sandwiche...

In fireworks-wary Illinois, 'fountain' sparklers are debated Sign In JOHN O'CONNOR, AP Political Writer April 4, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3This photo provided by Philip Zaleski, Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Executive Director, shows ground based sparklers in Huntley, Ill., on March 30, 2021. Fireworks enthusiasts want Illinois lawmakers to loosen some of the nation's stricter laws by legalizing backyard ground-based sparklers called "fountains." The bill sponsored by Democratic Rep. Bob Rita of Blue Island is awaiting a House floor vote. (Connie Freise/Illinois Ground Base...

Rep. Jim Kasper (R) passed the house on Tuesday, while “The Prairie State” saw state representatives Robert Rita and Jonathan Carroll introduce a bill that seeks to fast-track online gaming. North Dakota People to Decide Rep. Jim Kasper, R-Fargo(KFYR-TV) On Tuesday, February 24, the North Dakota House of Representatives passed Rep. Jim Kasper’s House Concurrent Resolution 3012 by a vote of 54-40. The bill, which was first covered by PokerNews here, sought to pose a question – whether or not citizens want online poker – on the November 2022 general election ballot. I...