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Senators introduce measure making daylight saving time year-round standard

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) on Tuesday reintroduced a bill to make daylight saving time year-round, touting bipartisan support for the bill. “We constantly hear from Americans that they are tired of changing their clocks twice a year. It's an unnecessary custom that's been around for decades and benefits families. It’s more than just a nuisance,” […]

Gasoline with higher blends of ethanol to be sold in 8 Midwestern states year-round

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a final rule that will allow drivers in eight Midwestern states to use highly blended ethanol year-round. The fuel additive consumes about 40% of the country’s corn crop, and more ethanol sales could mean more profits for farmers. The rule goes into effect in April 2025 and applies to […]

EPA will let eight states sell gasoline with more ethanol year-round starting in 2025

The Biden administration announced Thursday that starting in 2025, eight states will be able to sell gasoline with increased ethanol content year-round. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule After proposing year-round sales in 2023, the use of the fuel would be delayed by a year compared to the agency’s original proposal. Gasoline sold […]

Florida school districts piloting year-round classes to curb learning loss

Three Florida school districts are piloting year-round curriculum to curb summer learning loss, and the state’s education leaders say if the program is successful, it will be made permanent in all schools across the state. We are considering a transition. Select campuses in Marion, Alachua and Brevard counties were approached by lawmakers to make the […]