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lifestyle1 year ago•5 min saved

"Understanding Daylight Saving Time: Changes, Dates, and Impact in the US"

Daylight saving time begins on March 10, with Americans except for Hawaii and Arizona moving their clocks forward. The Sunshine Protection Act aims to make daylight saving time permanent, but the bill expired in 2022. Sen. Marco Rubio reintroduced the legislation in 2023, with support from various senators. Despite Californians voting to remove daylight saving time in 2018, the state Legislature still needs federal approval to make the change. The history of daylight saving time in the U.S. dates back to World War I and has seen various changes and reversals over the years.

via NBC San Diego|

#daylight-saving-time #legislation #lifestyle

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

The Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time: What You Need to Know

Lawmakers in Oregon are pushing for the end of daylight saving time and want to make the clocks stay the same year-round. Former President Richard Nixon enacted permanent daylight saving time in 1973, but biannual clock changes were later implemented. Oregon passed a bill in 2019 to make daylight saving time permanent, but it is contingent on neighboring states California and Washington doing the same. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has reintroduced a bill to end the time-change madness, citing health benefits and support for local businesses.

via KOIN.com|

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