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Oregon Lawmakers Defy National DST Push | Portland News
The House just passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent — but Oregon’s lawmakers threw a wrench in the gears, with four voting no and only one Republican siding with the bill. They argue Standard Time aligns better with natural sleep cycles and boosts morning safety for kids and commuters. Ironically, Oregon’s own Democrats had previously championed permanent DST. Now the bill heads to the Senate, where a similar version passed unanimously before stalling — and with Trump’s backing, party lines are looking oddly fractured. The fate of DST remains uncertain as…
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