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Georgia Still Needs to Fall Back and Reset Their Clocks
July first in Georgia is one of the significant dates in the state because, during this time, the majority of the newly passed state laws are scheduled to go into effect. It is known that Georgia is one of the several states that have signed law legislation that would eliminate the twice a year trad... read more
Minnesota's Big-Budget Bills: Year-Round Daylight Saving Time and More!
The Minnesota Legislature has already reached the finish line on Wednesday, allocating the $52 billion state government budget, which is expected to be used within the next two years. Many state residents wonder where this budget will go and if it includes making Daylight Saving Time permanent.
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Campaigners Petition to Keep British Summer Time Year-Round
Together with the campaigners, Tobias Ellwood, former defense minister, wants to keep British Summer Time permanent. They believe that clocks should not go back to the standard time so that the United Kingdom will have a bigger chance to enjoy lighter evenings.
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Knox County Courthouse Clock Tower Gets Cleaned for the Upcoming Daylight Saving Time
The Knox County Commissioners has signed a $50,000 contract with the local pest control company CRNAC to do a thorough cleaning on the Knox County Courthouse clock tower. Part of the significant clean-up is to remove dead bats and birds from the attic areas. The Knox County Courthouse clock tower ha... read more
Daylight Saving Time Affects State Liquor Laws
Although extending liquor license hours in Pennsylvania is not yet approved, many people, including bar owners, criticize the bill. If the legislation is implemented, the municipalities can decide how late alcohol can be served to the public, helping the industry recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. ... read more
Arizona’s Golf Industry Prefers Standard Time Over Daylight Saving Time
Scott Yates, a Denver-based entrepreneur and writer, is one of the country’s so-called Daylight Saving Time activists,” who is pushing to “lock the clock.” In this way, people in Arizona and across the country will stop the twice-a-year tradition of switching between Standard Time and Daylight Savin... read more
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill for Alabama
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill that would put the state on year-round Daylight Saving Time. However, this will only take effect if Congress amends federal law to allow states to do it. The Alabama House passed a bill, and the votes resulted in 93-1. Meanwhile, the Senate had approved it... read more
When is the Next Blood Moon?
Last Wednesday morning, people across different time zones witnessed a combination of the total lunar eclipse and a super blood moon, leaving everyone in awe. This phenomenon has given many places a spectacular sight in the sky. If you have missed the total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, you can wait f... read more
What Permanent Daylight Saving Time in Alabama Means
Like many other states, Alabama continues its fight to push permanent Daylight Saving Time in the state. There is a bipartisan group of U.S. senators who are seeking to abolish the twice-yearly clock changes. If the “Sunshine Protection Act of 2021” is approved, this means that Alabama and all the U... read more
Governor Gianforte Signs Daylight Saving Bill
Montana and other Western states have passed legislation to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Sen. Mary McNally, D-Billings, sponsor of Senate Bill, has authorized a permanent Daylight Saving bill. However, like any other relevant legislation regarding time change, it must be approved by the U.S.... read more
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