Florida has spent 6 years trying to end rolling our clocks back. Why we're still doing it
Next week, as daylight saving time ends, we will all roll our clocks back an hour, getting a much-appreciated extra hour of sleep. Some of us will also be asking ourselves why we’re still subjected to the practice in the first place. Not every state in the United States observes daylight saving time. Since 2015, at least 45 states, Florida included, have considered or even passed legislation making either daylight saving time or standard time permanent. ...
Time for New Jersey to make daylight savings time permanent
We are less than a month away from turning the clocks back to Eastern Standard Time. It's annoying to "spring forward" and "fall back" every year. It's an archaic practice that really has no benefit in modern society. One New Jersey legislator has proposed a bill a couple of times to end the practice, but no one seems to be taking it seriously enough to make that bill into law.
Daylight Saving Time: How to Survive Darkness in Michigan
Along with the annual emergence of PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte), DST (Daylight Saving Time) makes its way into Michigan's vocabulary this time of year as Michigan gears up to "fall back" an hour. At the same time, you're probably thinking, "Yay! An extra hour of sleep!"—don't get too cozy in your flannel and boots just yet. This seemingly harmless and often celebrated time shift can actually wreak havoc on your body and mind, and who needs that?
Daylight Saving Time Ends on November 3, 2024: History, Politics, and Impact
On November 3, 2024, most of the United States will "fall back" one hour, ending Daylight Saving Time (DST) for the year. While this practice has been a part of American life for over a century, it continues to stir debate regarding its utility, benefits, and costs. Here's a detailed look at the history, current issues, and potential future of DST.