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]
What are PFAS and Why You Should Keep Them in Mind When Out Fishing
When you approach the Truckee river, you’re faced with one of Northern Nevada’s many beautiful bodies of freshwater. Although, it now comes with an additional catch: there’s a possibility that this water isn’t as safe as we’re to believe, and it can affect the fish that come from it. Freshwater fish in the United States are… [Read More]
Cactus Pear: A Fruitful Alternative Crop For Bioenergy Production
As the driest state in the country, Nevada is all too familiar with drought and extreme heat. Researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources are currently observing how our spiny friends, the cactus pear (Opuntia spp.), can be used as a bioenergy crop to make transportation fuels 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]
‘In The Heights:’ A Movie About How Latinos Come Together to Fight for their Community
Throughout modern movies and TV shows, there is a lot of representation for certain groups and much less for other groups. Being the largest minority in the United States, you would think that the media representation that surrounds Latino people would be positive and have a really firm grasp on what it truly means to… [Read More]
José Tenoch Huerta Mejía: Peeling Away the Multifaceted Layers of Discrimination
Dreams travel far and wide for the brown community of Latin descent and the lack of representation in the media causes some of those dreams to fall flat, and go unheard. But not anymore. José Tenoch Huerta Mejía – or simply Tenoch Huerta as he likes to go by – has grown in popularity in… [Read More]
Bill would allow DACA recipients to qualify for in-state college tuition in Nevada
A bill would allow DACA recipients to qualify for in-state tuition at all public schools and colleges after living in Nevada for a year. Recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA program could qualify for in-state college tuition if lawmakers pass Assembly Bill 226. The proposed measure would apply to individuals with temporary protected status… [Read More]
Who You Gonna Call? Understanding 911 Dispatch Services for Spanish-Language Speakers
Calling 911 is a service that we may have to use -– fortunately or unfortunately – at least once in our lives. But imagine a scenario where you pick up the phone during an emergency and don’t understand the language on the other line. This would not just be nightmare for many non-English speakers in… [Read More]
911 Dispatcher Maricela Ceballos’ Spanish-language Skills Keeps Her Fulfilled at Work
First responders have a unique role in that they appear at the site of an emergency to render aid way before anyone else. But in most situations fire, police and even paramedic services aren’t the first to be in contact with potential victims — the 911 dispatchers are. But what happens if the dispatcher and… [Read More]
Nevada Softball Coach Linda Garza on Heritage, Family, and Positivity
With over two decades of coaching experience, Linda Garza is nearing her two-year anniversary of coaching at UNR. In addition to leading 24 student athletes, Garza exudes positivity – both on and off the field. When she isn’t rallying her team in the locker room, the coach is filling her Twitter feed with positive messages… [Read More]
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