This article has been updated. A bill that would ban the release of helium-filled balloons in Connecticut passed the Senate on Tuesday, a victory for advocates who have long argued the balloons pose a ...

A proposed bill to prohibit the use of helium for balloons is once again gaining attention in Connecticut, sparking debate between environmental advocates and local business owners. The bill, first ...

The city of Beaufort has taken the first step to ban the release of balloons to prevent the floating decorations from killing domestic animals and wildlife. Beaufort County has the highest percentage ...