There was a 57-percent decrease in fireworks-related injuries in 2000 [after Connecticut legalized sparklers] compared to the 14 years prior.
director of governmental affairs for American Promotional Events
testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Subjects: consumer-safety,government-regulation,history,legal-issues,public-safetySpeaker: eric-turnerSpeaker Job Title: director of governmental affairs for American Promotional EventsParty affiliation: business-leader