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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
President Trump repeals overland supersonic flight ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Senator Ted Budd, a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, applaud President Trump executive order to repeal the prohibition on overland supersonic flight. According to a press release, it would 'establish an interim noise-based certification standard, and repeal other regulations that hinder supersonic flight.' The executive order follows Senator Budd and Representative Troy Nehls introduction of the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to issue regulations to legalize civil supersonic flight in the United States. President Trump's executive order directly aligns with the goals of this legislation. 'President Trump's swift leadership to unleash supersonic flight will boost America's ability to compete with China in the race for next-generation aircraft and revolutionize commercial air travel. For too long, outdated restrictions on civil supersonic flight have stifled innovation. I am grateful that President Trump has leaned in to legalize this vital technology in the United States and promote international engagement for international operations. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Washington, like my friend Rep. Nehls, to advance policies that unleash cutting-edge technologies like supersonic aviation,' said Senator Budd. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nevada Republican defends small landlords as Democrats push rent increase caps for seniors, fee disclosures
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Legislation that would cap rent increases at 5% for senior citizens sparked concern on Wednesday as the bill was discussed in the Nevada Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. Assembly Bill 280 (AB280) passed the Assembly on a 27-15 vote on April 22, and is now being considered in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui, is likely to be vetoed by Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo if it gets that far. The 5% cap on rent increases is set up as a pilot program running from July 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2026. Republicans came to the defense of small business operators — landlords who rent out their homes — who face more regulation because of the abuses of corporations that game the system to overcharge renters any way they can think up. There's little argument between Democrats and Republicans about stopping the practices that have come to light. But Republicans are adamant that new regulations shouldn't burden Nevadans who operate as small landlords. A large part of AB280 takes aim at hidden fees in massive lease agreements crafted by corporate landlords. The bill would require concise disclosure of all fees so that renters can easily see what they will actually be paying. 'There are two ways we see consumers impacted by fees,' according to Jonathan Norman of the Nevada Coalition of Legal Service Providers. 'I would just lump them into 'bogus fees' and 'deceptive fees.' A bogus fee would be a fee for something a landlord is already obligated to provide or shouldn't be charging for. 'A deceptive fee is when a landlord spreads the fees out throughout the lease. A fee on page 1, a fee on page 10, a fee on page 45, a fee on page 62, a fee on addendum 1, and so on,' Norman said. Norman offered a laundry list of the fees 'bogus fees' that have been reported: Air filter fees Smoke detector battery change fees Valet trash fees Unspecified 'amenity' fees TV remote control fees Mandatory cable/internet fees Fees for paying rent through an online portal Some fees are a few dollars, but they add up. Cable/internet fees can be over $100 per month, whether the tenant wants them or not. Corporate landlords are reaping big profits, according to Norman. Invitation Homes, a company that operates in Nevada, was sued by the Federal Trade Commission over some of these practices. Last year, a $48 million settlement was reached. Invitation owns about 3,000 homes in Clark County. 'According to the FTC complaint, just one of their fees, called a 'Lease Easy' fee alone generated $60 million for Invitation Homes between 2021 and 2023,' Norman said. 'We believe in fairness, and businesses should be prohibited from fleecing Nevadans with bogus or hidden fees,' he said. But there are a lot of players under the broad 'landlord' umbrella. 'There's two sides to every story, and this isn't it,' Republican State Sen. John Ellison said. Renter abuses during the pandemic and policies that protected them cost some small landlords everything, he said. 'I'm worried about the old people that have rentals that are losing everything they've got. And they're not the bad guys,' Ellison said. He said the fees Norman listed don't occur in mom-and-pop operations. They're just a problem for the bigger apartment complexes, he said. Norman emphasized the bill doesn't say you can't charge fees, but they must be disclosed fairly on one sheet of paper. John Sande of the Nevada State Apartment Association spoke in opposition to the bill's rent cap, calling it rent control. He said such measures might be effective in the short term, but carry a lot of implications that are bad for housing in the long run. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Senate holds hearing on daylight saving time — will the US ‘lock the clocks?'
(NEXSTAR) — The U.S. has had a back-and-forth relationship with daylight saving time, and another chapter unfolded on Thursday. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on Thursday — titled 'If I Could Turn Back Time: Should We Lock The Clock?' — to 'examine the various issues around whether the country should continue 'springing forward' and 'falling back' each year with time.' 'Congress has the authority to end this outdated and harmful practice. This hearing is an excellent opportunity to examine a thoughtful and rational approach to how we manage time. Whether we lock the clock on standard time year-round or daylight saving time, let's put our health, the economy, and well-being first and embrace a sensible approach to time management,' committee chairman Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said in his opening remarks. Daylight saving time 2025: These states are trying to 'lock the clocks' Witnesses who appeared during the hearing included representatives from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Golf Course Owners Association, and the Lock the Clock Movement — all of which have previously expressed interest in the changing of the clocks. You can watch the majority of Thursday's hearing in the video player at the top of this story. Companion bills to make daylight saving time permanent have been introduced in Congress, including one bill referred to Cruz's committee, while another bill would give states the power to observe daylight saving year-round — more on that in a moment. The U.S.'s back-and-forth relationship with daylight saving time has been ongoing for over a century. It started as a wartime measure in 1918, only to be rolled back after a year. It returned in 1942 during World War II but was vastly more chaotic than it is today. Seasonal clock changes were enacted in 1966, but seven years later, the U.S. again observed year-round daylight saving time due to a national energy crisis. What would change if daylight saving time became permanent? Americans broadly supported the practice at first, until dark winter mornings prompted safety concerns, especially among parents. The nation returned to twice-a-year clock changes in 1974 and has largely stayed on the same schedule. Over the last several years, there have been efforts to put the U.S. back on permanent daylight saving time, a move with which many health experts disagree. They instead recommend permanent standard time, which would provide us more sunlight in the mornings — a factor that can positively impact our sleep and circadian rhythm, which have further been connected to other health outcomes. States that have proposed or enacted legislation targeting the changing of the clocks have generally split between locking them on permanent standard time or daylight saving time. Only two states observe year-round standard time, an option afforded them by Congress' 1966 Uniform Time Act. States cannot opt for permanent daylight saving time. In most cases, the states standing on that side of the clock have introduced or passed measures calling on Congress to enact permanent daylight saving time or outlining conditions in which the state would observe daylight saving time permanently (typically based on actions by Congress or neighboring states). A House bill to give states the power to observe daylight saving time all year has been introduced and referred to committee. What if we didn't 'spring forward' when daylight saving time begins? Multiple other states, however, have seen legislation introduced during their current legislative session to put the state on permanent standard time or exempt it from daylight saving time. None have passed as of early April. Any current widespread action regarding daylight saving time would depend on Congress taking action. President Donald Trump previously expressed support for ending daylight saving time but signaled in March that he would not push for it, calling it 'a 50/50 issue.' 'It's a 50/50 issue, and if something is a 50/50 issue, it's hard to get excited about it,' Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. 'It's something I can do, but a lot of people like it one way. A lot of people like it the other way. It's very even. And usually, I find when that's the case, what else do we have to do?' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Senate hearing on daylight saving time set: Could the US ‘lock the clocks?'
(NEXSTAR) — Roughly a month ago, most Americans lost an hour of precious Sunday sleep as daylight saving time began and our clocks jumped forward. The U.S. again could be on the precipice of ending what some call an 'antiquated tradition.' The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is scheduled to hold a hearing — titled 'If I Could Turn Back Time: Should We Lock The Clock?' — on Thursday to 'examine the various issues around whether the country should continue 'springing forward' and 'falling back' each year with time.' 'The antiquated tradition of changing our clocks has a very real impact on Americans' businesses, health, and happiness, particularly for parents of young children,' committee chairman Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said in a statement. 'People on both sides of the aisle have supported previous legislative efforts to 'lock the clock,' and understanding the implications of the time change is a priority for me as Chairman. I'm looking forward to a thoughtful discussion on the benefits and challenges to sticking with one national method for keeping time.' Daylight saving time 2025: These states are trying to 'lock the clocks' Witnesses scheduled to appear during the hearing include representatives from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Golf Course Owners Association, and the Lock the Clock Movement — all of which have previously expressed interest in the changing of the clocks. While this is a hearing and not the signing of a bill, it could be a sign that Congress may take action on daylight saving time-related legislation. Companion bills to make daylight saving time permanent have been introduced in Congress, including one bill referred to Cruz's committee, while another bill would give states the power to observe daylight saving year-round — more on that in a moment. The U.S. has had a back-and-forth relationship with daylight saving time for over a century. It started as a wartime measure in 1918, only to be rolled back after a year. It returned in 1942 during World War II but was vastly more chaotic than it is today. Seasonal clock changes were enacted in 1966, but seven years later, the U.S. again observed year-round daylight saving time due to a national energy crisis. What if we didn't 'spring forward' for daylight saving time? Americans broadly supported the practice at first, until dark winter mornings prompted safety concerns, especially among parents. The nation returned to twice-a-year clock changes in 1974 and has largely stayed on the same schedule. Over the last several years, there have been numerous efforts to put the U.S. back on permanent daylight saving time, a move with which many health experts disagree. They instead recommend permanent standard time, which would provide us more sunlight in the mornings — a factor that can positively impact our sleep and circadian rhythm, which have further been connected to other health outcomes. States that have proposed or enacted legislation targeting the changing of the clocks have generally split between locking them on permanent standard time or daylight saving time. Only two states observe year-round standard time, an option afforded them by Congress' 1966 Uniform Time Act. States cannot opt for permanent daylight saving time. In most cases, the states standing on that side of the clock have introduced or passed measures calling on Congress to enact permanent daylight saving time or outlining conditions in which the state would observe daylight saving time permanently (typically based on actions by Congress or neighboring states). What would change if daylight saving time became permanent? A House bill to give states the power to observe daylight saving time all year has been introduced and referred to committee. Multiple other states, however, have seen legislation introduced during their current legislative session to put the state on permanent standard time or exempt it from daylight saving time. None have passed as of early April. Any current widespread action regarding daylight saving time would depend on Congress taking action. President Donald Trump previously expressed support for ending daylight saving time but signaled in March that he would not push for it, calling it 'a 50/50 issue.' 'It's a 50/50 issue, and if something is a 50/50 issue, it's hard to get excited about it,' Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. 'It's something I can do, but a lot of people like it one way. A lot of people like it the other way. It's very even. And usually, I find when that's the case, what else do we have to do?' The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on daylight saving time is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 10. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
06-04-2025
- Health
- The Hill
Senate hearing on daylight saving time set: Could the US ‘lock the clocks?'
(NEXSTAR) — Roughly a month ago, most Americans lost an hour of precious Sunday sleep as daylight saving time began and our clocks jumped forward. The U.S. again could be on the precipice of ending what some call an 'antiquated tradition.' The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is scheduled to hold a hearing — titled 'If I Could Turn Back Time: Should We Lock The Clock?' — on Thursday to 'examine the various issues around whether the country should continue 'springing forward' and 'falling back' each year with time.' 'The antiquated tradition of changing our clocks has a very real impact on Americans' businesses, health, and happiness, particularly for parents of young children,' committee chairman Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said in a statement. 'People on both sides of the aisle have supported previous legislative efforts to 'lock the clock,' and understanding the implications of the time change is a priority for me as Chairman. I'm looking forward to a thoughtful discussion on the benefits and challenges to sticking with one national method for keeping time.' Witnesses scheduled to appear during the hearing include representatives from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Golf Course Owners Association, and the Lock the Clock Movement — all of which have previously expressed interest in the changing of the clocks. While this is a hearing and not the signing of a bill, it could be a sign that Congress may take action on daylight saving time-related legislation. Companion bills to make daylight saving time permanent have been introduced in Congress, including one bill referred to Cruz's committee, while another bill would give states the power to observe daylight saving year-round — more on that in a moment. The U.S. has had a back-and-forth relationship with daylight saving time for over a century. It started as a wartime measure in 1918, only to be rolled back after a year. It returned in 1942 during World War II but was vastly more chaotic than it is today. Seasonal clock changes were enacted in 1966, but seven years later, the U.S. again observed year-round daylight saving time due to a national energy crisis. What if we didn't 'spring forward' for daylight saving time? Americans broadly supported the practice at first, until dark winter mornings prompted safety concerns, especially among parents. The nation returned to twice-a-year clock changes in 1974 and has largely stayed on the same schedule. Over the last several years, there have been numerous efforts to put the U.S. back on permanent daylight saving time, a move with which many health experts disagree. They instead recommend permanent standard time, which would provide us more sunlight in the mornings — a factor that can positively impact our sleep and circadian rhythm, which have further been connected to other health outcomes. States that have proposed or enacted legislation targeting the changing of the clocks have generally split between locking them on permanent standard time or daylight saving time. Only two states observe year-round standard time, an option afforded them by Congress' 1966 Uniform Time Act. States cannot opt for permanent daylight saving time. In most cases, the states standing on that side of the clock have introduced or passed measures calling on Congress to enact permanent daylight saving time or outlining conditions in which the state would observe daylight saving time permanently (typically based on actions by Congress or neighboring states). What would change if daylight saving time became permanent? A House bill to give states the power to observe daylight saving time all year has been introduced and referred to committee. Multiple other states, however, have seen legislation introduced during their current legislative session to put the state on permanent standard time or exempt it from daylight saving time. None have passed as of early April. Any current widespread action regarding daylight saving time would depend on Congress taking action. President Donald Trump previously expressed support for ending daylight saving time but signaled in March that he would not push for it, calling it 'a 50/50 issue.' 'It's a 50/50 issue, and if something is a 50/50 issue, it's hard to get excited about it,' Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. 'It's something I can do, but a lot of people like it one way. A lot of people like it the other way. It's very even. And usually, I find when that's the case, what else do we have to do?' The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on daylight saving time is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 10.
