the morning cram [fireworks, laws, and taxes edition]

July is a time for fireworks…and new laws…and new taxes.

NPR reports holiday fireworks accompany new crops of state laws addressing everything from the death penalty, to immigration, to health care, to yoga.

Kentucky~While fireworks are fun, greater minds remind us not to blow ourselves up. The National Guard Band is playing throughout western Kentucky for the holiday. State Police intend to step up enforcement of DUI’s this weekend. Gov Beshear has been named the nation’s best education governor. Rand Paul says we need a balanced budget amendment.

Tennessee~ Clarksville finally finalizes the final new Power Board. SBA says there haven’t been many disaster aid apps from the state.