Time changes have been linked by some studies to a variety of health concerns, including heart problems, depression, suicide and car crashes. “Recent polls confirm that people hate daylight saving time,” McCay said, referring to the clock change. Daylight saving time is adopted during the summer months - providing more light in the evening - while standard time is currently observed in the winter. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, saying “The states are separate and independent sovereigns, and sometimes they have to act like it.”īiannual clock changes are generally unpopular, but there isn’t consensus on whether to adopt permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time. McCay argued it’s an issue Utah can take initiative on, and quoted U.S. Chris Stewart of Utah, but Congress has yet to take any action.įederal law offers exemptions for states to observe permanent standard time, like Arizona and Hawaii.ĭuring a Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services committee hearing on Friday, McCay made the case for his latest bill, which would let Utah move forward with the proposed change without waiting for Congress. Gary Herbert signed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent in Utah, but only with approval from Congress and if there is similar legislation in at least four other Western states.Ī handful of bills have been proposed at the federal level, including one from Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, put it, is the latest attempt for the state to move on from the time switching that became federal policy under the Uniform Time Act in 1966. If there is a particular golfer you want to keep track of, make sure you keep an eye on their tee times that will be listed with the spring forward in mind.Utahns will continue to adjust their clocks every spring and fall - at least for the foreseeable future - after a bill to abandon the biannual time change tripped up in a Senate committee.Ī plan to “spring forward and stay sprung,” as SB175 sponsor Sen. The weather looks to clear up for Sunday and the third round is scheduled to be played as-is with a potential carry-over to wrap the second round if needed. Due to weather issues, the first round finished Saturday, with the second round starting at the same time. We are also in the middle of the PGA Tour’s PLAYERS Championship. The women’s selection show will air on ESPN and will start at 8:00 p.m. The men’s show will get started at 6:00 p.m. There will be selection shows for both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA tournaments that are getting started next week. Conference tournaments are wrapping up and this Sunday is better known as Selection Sunday. March Madness is underway for college basketball. The green flag is scheduled to drop at 3:30 p.m.
While Arizona doesn’t fall forward or back during the year, the timing of the race is based on Eastern time. NASCAR is in Phoenix, Arizona for the Ruoff Mortgage 500. When looking at times for certain events, they are set with the time change incorporated. While you will need to make sure you set the clocks forward when you head to sleep, it is also important to be prepared for the varying sports schedule times for Sunday. The United States will “spring forward” as part of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 13th.
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