Daylight Saving Time: A Persistent Tradition
Despite the government shutdown, citizens in states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware must switch to daylight saving time, as mandated by the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
As fall arrives, the early darkness sparks frustration, and many Americans wish to abolish the twice-yearly time change. However, state and federal governments seem unwilling to change this habit.
The reality is that both state and federal governments seem unwilling to abandon this habit.
- Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware are among the states that must switch to daylight saving time.
- The time change is not affected by the government shutdown, as citizens can adjust their clocks without needing approval.
Author's summary: Daylight saving time persists despite public frustration.