Making daylight saving time permanent is a bad idea

A bill to make daylight saving time permanent in New Jersey is another example of Trenton lawmakers wasting time on bad ideas.

By: Terrence T. McDonald

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 520

Last Updated: 1 day, 11 hours ago

A measure state lawmakers advanced on Thursday is an example of what I’m calling the Trenton Trifecta.

It’s dumb. It’s bad. And it’s pointless.

We very often get bills that are one of those, but it’s rare for them to qualify for all three.

I’m talking about the bill to make daylight saving time permanent if Congress authorizes states to do so.

Look, I get it. Changing …

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