State Planning & Community Affairs panel advances study on ending twice‑yearly clock changes
A lawmaker introduced a resolution to form a study committee to examine ending semiannual clock changes; the panel voted to advance the request after members cited health, safety and scheduling concerns and examples from other states.
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A lawmaker who introduced a resolution to study whether the state should stop changing clocks twice a year told the State Planning & Community Affairs panel that recent road accidents and public sentiment warranted a formal review. "over 60% almost seventy percent feel that changing the clocks twice a year is not worth the hassle," the lawmaker said, citing public polling and anecdotal examples.
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