Ohio Economic Experts Panel
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August 17, 2026: Permanent Daylight Saving Time
In July, the Sunshine Protection Act was passed in the United States House of Representatives and is currently awaiting approval from the United States Senate. The Sunshine Protection Act would make Daylight Saving Time, which is traditionally observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, permanent across the United States. Proponents of the bill argue that more sunlight in the evening would provide more usable time for shopping and recreation during the winter. Opponents argue that less daylight in the morning would create safety concerns for schoolchildren and productivity losses for agriculture and construction workers.
Question A: The twice yearly clock change harms Ohio's economy.
Question B: Adopting permanent Daylight Saving Time in Ohio will increase consumer spending on leisure, dining, and retail.
Question C: Adopting permanent Daylight Saving Time will improve the health and quality of life for Ohio residents.
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Ohio Economic Experts Panel
Goal: Policymakers need information from experts to craft policy that is effective, efficient, and equitable. The Ohio Economic Experts Panel is a tool for promoting better policy outcomes by providing policymakers, policy influencers, and the public with the informed opinions of Ohio’s leading economists.
About: The Ohio Economic Experts Panel consists of over 40 economists from colleges and universities throughout the state of Ohio. Panelists answer monthly questions of relevance to state policy indicating the degree to which they agree or disagree with a policy question and their confidence in their answer based on available evidence.
The Ohio Economic Experts Panel is a social bottom line service of Scioto Analysis, a public policy analysis firm based in Columbus, Ohio.
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