agriculture-heavy states
Coverage of agriculture-heavy states in the Nexus archive.
- Trump whips Senate votes for permanent daylight saving time
President Donald Trump urged Republican senators to support making daylight saving time permanent, as the bill faces opposition in the Senate despite passing the House. Some GOP senators, including John Thune and Tom Cotton, oppose the change due to concerns over agriculture and public safety, while Florida lawmakers back it for economic benefits.
- Democrats divided on whether to make daylight saving time permanent
House Democrats are divided over legislation to make daylight saving time permanent, with some members opposing due to concerns about child safety and health, while others support it citing public dissatisfaction with clock changes. The bill, which passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee, faces potential challenges as it moves through the Senate, with opposition also coming from lawmakers in agriculture-heavy states.
- The reason House GOP leaders are holding a vote to stop the changing of the clocks
House GOP leaders are holding a vote to make daylight saving time permanent via the Sunshine Protection Act to address a revolt led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. The bill is a priority for Florida Republicans and President Donald Trump, but its inclusion in a transportation bill faces challenges due to opposition from agriculture-heavy states.