Mylar balloons aren't biodegradable, Semrau said. "Release of any balloons into the environment is not recommended," Semrau said in an email to Public Investigator. About 10 states, primarily ...

According to Bretsch, since 2021, balloons have caused more than 170 power outages for Ameren customers in Missouri and ...

often overshadowed by risks from Mylar balloons. He said regular balloons can melt into the power lines, requiring dangerous cleanup by a line worker. A ban on balloon releases aims at what ...

Senator Bobby Hanig’s Senate Bill 20 would make the intentional release of balloons illegal, with a fine of $250 per balloon ...

Foil balloons can conduct electricity when caught in power lines, causing power outages and damaging equipment, and should be weighted and deflated after events to prevent this issue.

They’re shiny, festive, and perfect for Mother’s Day and backyard birthday bashes — but those popular mylar balloons can be ...

often overshadowed by risks from Mylar balloons. He said regular balloons can melt into the power lines, requiring dangerous cleanup by a line worker. A ban on balloon releases aims at what Democratic ...

Illg’s bill, HB 581, would criminalize balloon releases in the state for people ... More than that, not too long ago a Mylar balloon that had been released caused a power outage and subsequently ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — A proposal to outlaw balloon releases was rejected by the Louisiana House during a vote on Monday, according to WBRZ. The bill aimed to protect the environment, but some ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) — An Ohio power company warned that balloons cause safety risks and were responsible for dozens of ...