Nineteen states have approved permanent daylight saving time. What does that mean for the clocks this year?

Autumn marks the return of cooler weather and cozy, short days. It also means nearly all Americans will soon shift their clocks back an hour in November, marking the months of early sunsets.

The debate over daylight saving time has taken on a new dimension in recent years, with lawmakers in Washington and state capitals weighing whether to keep the current system, adopt permanent daylight saving time, or stick with standard time year-round.