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East Tennesseans overwhelmingly support getting rid of bi-yearly daylight saving time switch, WBIR survey reveals

A recent survey shows that East Tennesseans support ending the bi-yearly daylight saving time switch, with State Representative Stephen Meeks proposing a bill to keep Arkansas on standard time year-round.
Dr. Upton Siddons stated that studies indicate that daylight saving time disrupts circadian rhythms, which can increase risks of heart attacks and strokes.
Meeks noted feedback from teachers indicating that students appear more tired after the time switch, leading to poor academic performance.
A Business Insider study revealed that only 21% of Americans want to continue changing the clocks twice a year.

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Fort Smith/Fayetteville News

Latest on Arkansas proposal to end daylight saving time in the state

Rep. Stephen Meeks of District 42 has proposed a bill with the goal to end daylight saving time reverting to standard time year around.

6 days ago·Fort Smith, United States

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WRIC

Will Virginia end Daylight Saving Time?

RICMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- As Spring approaches millions of Americans will begin their preparation for the new season by springing their clocks forward an hour, reducing one hour of sleep -- but will Virginians do the same? This practice has recently become slightly controversial with some questioning its effectiveness. However, two states have remained unaffected by daylight savings time, Hawaii and Arizona. These two sunshine states do not observe…

6 days ago·Richmond, United States

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WBIR

East Tennesseans overwhelmingly support getting rid of bi-yearly daylight saving time switch, WBIR survey reveals

Clocks will "spring forward" one hour early Sunday, which may throw off some people's sleep schedules. Our survey revealed people are not fans of the time switch.

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Vail Daily

Is daylight saving time worth saving?

On Sunday, March 9, we will turn our clocks forward one hour (or, as is the case with our smart devices, wake to them magically adjusted). Whether it stems from sleep-deprived frustration, health concerns, or personal gripes, the bi-yearly switch faces increasing pushback, with some states considering eliminating it entirely. Daylight saving time is separate from our switch back and forth. It refers to the time we use for the spring and summer, …

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