Ohio economists split on benefits of year-round daylight saving time

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 672

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Ever since Congress passed the Standard Time Act in 1918, daylight saving time has been the subject of controversy.

With the U.S. House of Representatives passing a law this year that would make it year-round, that controversy continues.

In fact, a panel of Ohio economists is split on whether the proposal’s economic benefits will outweigh the harms. They also were skeptical that it would improve Ohioans’ health.

The bill, the Sunshine …

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