Three out of every four immigrants in the U.S. are naturalized citizens. A new report says that in eight states this year, including Nevada, the number of immigrants eligible to become U.S. citizens outnumbers those states’ margins of victory in the 2020 presidential election. If some or all of the eligible immigrants naturalize this year… [Read More]
City of Reno hosts forum on street vending; Latino business owners raise concerns
The city of Reno and Northern Nevada Public Health hosted a sidewalk vending permit public forum on Feb. 22. About 40 small business owners showed up for a bilingual presentation about the permitting steps for sidewalk vendors and recent changes to the Reno municipal code. The meeting provided essential information for those who are looking… [Read More]
Don’t Want Mail Processing to Move to Sacramento? Public Comment for USPS Closes Thursday
The Barbara F. Vucanovich United States Postal Service (USPS) Reno facility on Vassar Street could undergo some significant changes soon and may need to move outgoing mail processing operations to the Sacramento location, the postal service confirmed recently. The last day for the public to give leave their comments about the proposed changes is Wednesday, February… [Read More]
Disinformation in Spanish and the 2024 elections: Key insights from Factchequeado
If you only have a few seconds, read these key takeaways: By the Factchequeado Team On November 5, 2024, Americans will choose a new president. During the election season, mis- and disinformation gains more strength, reaches more people, and can ultimately influence voting. Puedes leer este artículo en español At Factchequeado, we don’t have a crystal… [Read More]
FAQ: Nevada 2024 presidential preference primaries and caucus
Ahead of the 2024 presidential preference primaries and caucus in Nevada, KUNR answers four key questions about voting. 1. What are the Nevada 2024 presidential preference primaries and caucus? The Democratic and Republican presidential preference primaries will be held on Feb. 6, 2024. A 2021 Nevada law requires that a presidential primary election be held for every… [Read More]
Nevada polls on working class, Hispanic voters highlight 2024 battlefield
In 2016, Donald Trump’s presidential victory was powered by the support of a constituency historically aligned with the Democratic Party — the working class. In 2020, Joe Biden defeated Trump through an electoral coalition that despite attempted Republican inroads relied heavily on Latino support — particularly in Nevada, where he won 60 percent of the Latino vote. Since that… [Read More]
What does the latest court ruling mean for DACA recipients?
Head of UNLV Immigration Clinic sees Dreamer program on ‘borrowed time,’ with financial consequences spiraling through the community if it is eliminated. A Wednesday decision by a federal judge in Texas against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program paints a grim future for “Dreamers,” who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children. DACA, an… [Read More]
Lombardo effort to end some job license requirements attracts Latino support
Free market Latino advocacy groups are lining up behind Gov. Joe Lombardo’s efforts to remove licensing requirements for more professions in Nevada. The executive order, signed by Lombardo in January, aims to phase out licensure requirements for certain occupations by July 1 if licenses are not required for such professions in a majority of states. It… [Read More]
Updating the Nevada Policy Tracker: Immigration issues in the 2023 legislative session
For the first time since the 2017 session, a Legislature led by a Democratic majority is working alongside a Republican governor to set policy for Nevadans. The Nevada Independent is tracking key pieces of legislation and policy debates on this page. Read further below for a summary of the most interesting storylines in the Legislature this year, and… [Read More]
Nevada Could Join Other States in Decriminalizing Street Vending
Street vending is a source of income for many; however, most vendors experience harassment and insecurity. Nevada is considering regulating street vending in a way that benefits everyone. On a quiet Wednesday afternoon in early April, a cashier at Paleteria La Michoacana, helped a customer who was buying a paleta or frozen fruit bar. Owner Pascual… [Read More]
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