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Does Nebraska want to eliminate daylight saving time?
Trump and Musk weigh in about daylight savings time
Elon Musk ran a unscientific poll on X that revealed how some feel about a proposed end to daylight saving time.
If you struggled to wake up this morning, know you were not alone.
The clocks in most U.S. states jumped ahead by an hour over the weekend with the return of daylight saving time, meaning millions of people lost an hour of sleep. The time change will remain until November when standard time returns.
Two states – Hawaii and Arizona – don’t observe daylight saving time, and many other states have considered legislation to either get rid of it or make it permanent, including Nebraska.
The loss of an hour of sleep can have real-world consequences, said Aric Prather, a psychiatry professor at the University of California San Francisco who specializes in treating people with sleep disorders.
Prather said “Sleepy Monday” – the Monday after daylight saving time begins – is associated with an increase in fatal car crashes and hospital admissions for heart attacks, and even harsher sentences from judges.
More than half of U.S. adults say they’re ready to do away with daylight saving time, according to a Gallup poll conducted in January.
Here’s what you need to know about daylight saving time and efforts to get rid of it.
What is daylight saving time?
This year, daylight saving time began March 9, when most people in the U.S. adjusted their clocks ahead by an hour. It lasts until Nov. 2 this year, when clocks will go back an hour.
In the spring and summer, the time adjustment means more daylight during the evenings.
Does Nebraska want to eliminate daylight saving time?
Nebraska lawmakers are considering two competing pieces of legislation – one that would get rid of daylight saving time and another that would make it permanent.
Sen. Megan Hunt, an independent from Omaha, introduced the bill that would make daylight saving time permanent.
“It’s a better thing for the economy,” Hunt told the Nebraska Examiner. “It’s a better thing for things like seasonal depression and just kind of the winter blues that you get when you don’t have any sunlight.”
But Sen. Kathleen Kauth, a Republican from the Millard area, argued the change to permanent standard time would be better from a public health perspective.
“Daylight saving time increases the risk to our physical health, mental well-being and public safety,” Kauth said. “Permanent standard time is the optimal choice for health and safety.”
Both bills require at least some neighboring states to adopt similar laws.
- To make daylight saving time permanent, three adjacent states would need to approve a single year-round time standard.
- To eliminate daylight saving time, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Wyoming would need to pass legislation for standard time all year.
Federal law currently doesn’t allow states to adopt permanent daylight saving time, though it does allow permanent standard time, USA TODAY reported.
Does Donald Trump want to end daylight saving time?
In December, then-President-elect Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that “the Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate daylight saving time.”
However, since Trump returned to office for his second term, he hasn’t issued any executive orders, nor has there been any major push by Congress, which has a narrow Republican majority, to take action on the issue, USA TODAY reported.
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Nebraska softball beats Oklahoma State in NCAA Super Regional; Heads to Women’s College World Series
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/WOWT) – Nebraska defeated Oklahoma State a second time at the NCAA Super Regional on Saturday, 9-1.
Because of their victory, the Huskers will head to the Women’s College World Series. This is the Husker’s first trip to the event since 2013.
The Women’s College World Series is set to take place between May 28 to June 5 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, OK.
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May 24-30 marks Invasive Species Awareness Week. Nebraska Public Power District and Nebraska Game and Parks want to remind lake-goers to be careful and help prevent invasive species from getting into Nebraska lakes.
Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week provides an opportunity for residents to learn more about these species and discover how simple actions can help prevent their spread. Throughout the week, residents can learn more about invasive species impacting the state’s natural resources and economy, and what they can do to help prevent their spread. A series of webinars hosted by invasive species professionals will be held May 26-29 at 1 p.m. each day. On May 27, the public is invited to participate in an online invasive species trivia night, where participants can test their knowledge and win prizes from the comfort of their homes.
Invasive species are one of the leading threats to Nebraska’s natural resources, impacting ecosystems, outdoor recreation, agriculture, and state economies. From invasive plants crowding out native habitats to aquatic invasive species damaging waterways and infrastructure, prevention and education are critical to protecting Nebraska’s land and water resources.
Invasive species like zebra mussels can easily spread from one pond or lake to another if boat owners don’t fully drain all water from their watercraft after each use. Once zebra mussels enter a waterway, they attach to any available surface and reproduce rapidly, often clogging pipes and infrastructure.
The Nebraska water bodies with established zebra mussel populations are Lewis and Clark Lake, Lake Yankton, the Missouri River, Offutt Air Force Base Lake, and Beaver Lake near Plattsmouth. To combat the spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species, Game and Parks staff will conduct boat inspections at boat ramps statewide this summer. Since its implementation in 2020, the Aquatic Invasive Species Program has inspected more than 26,000 watercraft across the state.
Safety should remain a top priority when enjoying recreational activities on NPPD’s water resources, and the public is urged to follow all regulations set and enforced by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Visit CleanDrainDry.org/ for more details on the Clean, Drain, Dry Procedure and OutdoorNebraska.gov/aquatic-invasive-species for information about invasive species in Nebraska. The public is encouraged to report any suspected observations of zebra mussels or other aquatic invasive species to Game and Parks at 402-471-7602 or at [email protected].
Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.
Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.
“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.
Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.
“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.
He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.
“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.
When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.
“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.
Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.
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