[Las Vegas] – On the evening of September 22, 2025, hundreds of community members, educators, and reporters gathered in the newly opened Fontainebleau conference hall for IndyTalks: Nevada Education Discussion, hosted by The Nevada Independent. At the center of the event was Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Jhone Ebert — formerly Nevada’s state superintendentContinue reading “From Marijuana Taxes to Classroom Seats: CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert’s Education Agenda at IndyTalks”
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“人人参与、无分党派”在内华达的选举考验
近年来，围绕“人人参与、无分党派”的口号，美国各州不断就选举制度展开争论。表面上，所有人都同意选举应该公平包容；但在具体落实时，什么叫“人人能参与”、如何才能“无分党派”，却有截然不同的理解。在摇摆州之一的内华达州，这一问题尤其突出：邮寄投票要不要宽松？身份证明算不算门槛？投递箱要开多少、放在哪些地方？选民名册该如何清理？这些看似技术性的规则，背后都牵动着党派立场与选民参与度，也直接决定了“公平”到底意味着什么。
The Real Test of “Fair Participation Without Partisan Divide” in Nevada’s Elections
In recent years, the slogan of “fair participation for all, regardless of party” has been widely invoked in debates over America’s electoral system. On the surface, everyone agrees that elections should be inclusive and equitable. Yet when it comes to implementation, the meaning of “everyone can participate” or “nonpartisan fairness” looks very different depending onContinue reading “The Real Test of “Fair Participation Without Partisan Divide” in Nevada’s Elections”
電費新算法，誰來承擔「尖峰時段」的代價？
—— 從NV Energy新計費方式與「綠鏈計畫」談拉斯維加斯社區的隱憂 文｜一呼 新制度上路：尖峰用電決定帳單 內華達州主要電力供應商 NV Energy 日前宣布，將在南內華達地區實行全新的電費計算方式：不再依據家庭或商戶的「總用電量」，而是依據「單一時段內的最高用電需求」收費。 簡單來說，你一整個月可能都很節省，但只要某一天、某一個小時同時開了冷氣、烤箱、洗衣機，這個「尖峰用電」就可能決定當月帳單。 與此同時，州監管機構批准了耗資龐大的「綠鏈（Greenlink）」工程建設成本。該計畫旨在強化內華達州南北電網的連結，提升清潔能源傳輸能力。對未來而言或許是利多，但現實是：建設成本最終會轉嫁到電費上，由消費者埋單。
Who Bears the Cost of Peak-Hour Power?
— NV Energy’s New Billing System and the Community Concerns Behind the Greenlink Project By｜One Voice A New System: Bills Determined by Peak Usage NV Energy, the state’s largest utility, recently announced a major change to its billing practices in Southern Nevada. Instead of charging customers based on their total monthly electricity use, the companyContinue reading “Who Bears the Cost of Peak-Hour Power?”
小费免税：暂时的胜利与未来的考验
作者｜内华达华人视角 在今年夏天的国会大戏里，“小费免税”无疑是最贴近普通服务业工人的一条新政。它意味着，餐厅服务员、美容师、赌场发牌员、酒店侍者——这些在内华达随处可见的岗位——终于不用再为辛苦挣来的小费交税。对很多家庭而言，这不只是几百美元的节省，而是一份稳定感与被认可的尊严。 然而，这份胜利目前仍有时间限制——相关条款只是一个“四年期的临时安排”，将于 2028 年到期。能否把它从“阶段性政策”变成“长期法律”，系于那部已在参议院全票通过的《No Tax on Tips Act》。问题在于，法案进入众议院后迟迟停留在税务与财政委员会，尚未排入正式议程。小费免税的未来，仍存变数。
No Tax on Tips: A Temporary Victory and a Future Test
By｜Nevada Chinese Perspective This past summer, one of the most eye-catching developments on Capitol Hill was the “No Tax on Tips” provision. For service workers—restaurant servers, beauticians, casino dealers, hotel staff—jobs that define daily life in Nevada, this policy means no longer having to pay federal income tax on their hard-earned tips. For many families,Continue reading “No Tax on Tips: A Temporary Victory and a Future Test”
2025 年以来的社安新政：你需要立刻准备些什么？
2025 年川普政府重新上台后，美国社会安全局（SSA）推出了一系列新政策。这些变化既涉及社安金的发放方式，也涵盖身份验证、账户登录、福利计算等多个环节。很多人平时对这些细节并不上心，直到出现支票收不到、账户被冻结或福利减少，才发现问题严重。为了避免这种情况，有必要把今年的新规梳理清楚，让每一个领取人心里有数。
Social Security Policy Changes Since 2025: What You Need to Do Right Now
Since former President Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has rolled out a series of new policies. These changes affect how benefits are paid, how identities are verified, how online accounts are accessed, and how retirement and disability benefits are calculated. Many recipients don’t usually pay attentionContinue reading “Social Security Policy Changes Since 2025: What You Need to Do Right Now”
在中国领取美国社安金：旅居者与遗属福利指南
为什么要关注这个问题？ 很多美国公民在退休后选择到海外安居，中国因文化、家庭和生活成本等原因，成为不少人回流或定居的首选。同时，也有不少美国公民的中国籍配偶，因丧偶而成为遗属福利（Survivor Benefits）的领取人。一个现实问题随之出现：人在中国，还能顺利领取美国社安金吗？答案是：可以，但需要做好一些手续上的准备。
