Michiganders could vote on ending Daylight Saving Time

[RandySF]

State Senator Thomas Albert (R-Lowell) wants to give Michigan voters a chance to hit the snooze button. He’s introduced a bill to let voters decide if Michigan will switch permanently to standard time.

Albert sees no benefit to Daylight Saving Time.

“I’m a dad. I have young kids. (Sunday’s) a rough day,” said Albert with a laugh.

Supporters argue Daylight Saving Time helps conserve energy and give more daylight into the evening hours during the spring and summer.



https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-03-07/michiganders-could-vote-on-ending-daylight-saving-time

[Hassler]

1. FFS. Nixon tried no DST once and the majority hated it.

It was then rescinded. As a "concept of a plan" 79% supported it, but as a reality, support dropped to 42%

[Johnny2X2X]

4. It's different today

People didn't like it because school children were walking to school in the dark. Less children walk to school or to the bus stop than ever.

[MichMan]

2. So, half the year the time will be different than Ohio and Indiana ?

Creates too much confusion for those living near the border

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

3. More than half. DST lasts about 8 months, I think.

Another alternative is to go on permanent Saving Time. That will preserver the summer after-work daylight for various sports leagues.

This issue should make for some fun campaign ads.

[vanboggie]

5. I love DTS

I just lost my last horse, but I cannot tell you how much I loved the extra hours of daylight when I had him.it made care SO much easier. I can only imagine how much farmers still need that time. I still enjoy that daylight and hate it when it ends. Who doesn’t like extra daylight in the summer!