Senate Bill 81, which takes effect Aug. 28, modernizes how Missouri regulates fireworks for the first time in more than two decades, updating technical definitions, safety protocols and inspection ...

Although SB 81 will have a big effect on Missouri's fireworks industry, it's hard to say what kind of effect — if any — it'll have on the average person buying fireworks.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a public safety bill into law Tuesday that aims to modernize the state’s fireworks regulations. The newly-signed bill, Senate Bill 81 ...

Fireworks buffs in Missouri may get less bang for their buck this Fourth of July due to the United States' ongoing tariff war with China, which provides 96.3% of this nation's fireworks.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 81 into law, changing the state's firework laws to align with industry standards and allowing for the sale of 1.4 S fireworks.

Another aspect of the bill is aimed at changing fireworks regulations. Specifically, the bill updates Missouri’s fireworks law to match U.S. safety standards. John Walker, the vice president of legal ...

With fireworks being popular in Missouri, there is a huge demand. For Meyer’s business, store prices are up 12%. Although the tariffs dropped to 30%, some orders may arrive past July 4.

Sherrell said his bosses at Missouri-based Hale Fireworks order at least a year out, but this year, they are working from inventory purchases two years ago. Brick-and-mortar firework stores like ...