Committee deadlocks on bill to legalize aerial fireworks and dedicate tax to radio grants Committee debated House File 3547 to legalize and regulate aerial fireworks and dedicate sales-tax revenue to a statewide public-safety radio equipment grant account; after amendment A3 creating the grant account carried, the motion to re-refer the amended bill failed on a 9–9 roll call.

Minnesota's proposal to legalize aerial fireworks has sparked a heated debate over safety concerns and funding for public safety—will it light up or fizzle out?

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County Public Safety Committee Approves $12K Traffic Safety and $50K Rescue Grants Committee secures funding for traffic safety operations and emergency services equipment upgrades.

Albany County is taking major steps to enhance safety with new funding for traffic enforcement and emergency rescue efforts!

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Orange County unveils $52M fire training facility to enhance public safety resources County officials celebrate the opening of a new training facility for first responders.

Orange County Fire Rescue just unveiled a $52 million training center that promises to revolutionize public safety and empower our first responders!

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