By One APIA Nevada Las Vegas News — The annual Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching. On Monday, October 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., One APIA Nevada, in collaboration with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Chinese Association (NCA), will host the “Moonlit Red Rock Night – Mid-Autumn Festival” at the RedContinue reading “Moonlit Red Rock Night · Mid-Autumn Festival to Be Held in October”
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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?”
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”
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”
Claiming U.S. Social Security Benefits in China: A Guide for Retirees and Survivors
Why Does This Matter? Many U.S. citizens choose to retire abroad. For cultural, family, and cost-of-living reasons, China has become a preferred destination for some. At the same time, many Chinese spouses of U.S. citizens may qualify as survivors entitled to Social Security benefits. A practical question arises: Can you still receive U.S. Social SecurityContinue reading “Claiming U.S. Social Security Benefits in China: A Guide for Retirees and Survivors”
Why SSI Benefits May Be Reduced: Understanding In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)
In the United States, Supplemental Security By | Voice in BetweenIncome (SSI) provides important support for many eligible seniors and individuals who need additional assistance. However, some notice their SSI payments are reduced when they live with others or receive free housing and meals. This is due to the rule known as In-Kind Support andContinue reading “Why SSI Benefits May Be Reduced: Understanding In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)”
My Social Security: A Complete Guide
Editor’s Note: Our previous article, “The Confusing Math of Social Security: Why Chinese Seniors Complain About Fluctuating Payments,” raised an important question: Is there a better way to manage and keep track of one’s Social Security benefits? The answer is yes. The Social Security Administration offers an online personal account system called “My Social Security.”Continue reading “My Social Security: A Complete Guide”
The Confusing Rules of Social Security: Why Chinese Seniors Complain About Sudden Changes
In the Chinese community, many seniors have recently been talking about the “confusing account” of Social Security. Some said their checks dropped to only a quarter of the usual amount last month, while others received overpayment notices in English that they could not understand. For immigrant seniors who rely on Social Security, these fluctuations disruptContinue reading “The Confusing Rules of Social Security: Why Chinese Seniors Complain About Sudden Changes”
Will Your Child “Age Out”? — Understanding the New CSPA Rule for Family-Based Immigration
By | Voice in Between In the U.S. family-based immigration system, “waiting” is a shared reality for almost all families. Some parents file their petitions and then wait years — sometimes more than a decade — before they can finally reunite with their loved ones. For applicants with minor children, this wait carries an additionalContinue reading “Will Your Child “Age Out”? — Understanding the New CSPA Rule for Family-Based Immigration”
Dongji Island: Illuminating Humanity in the Depths of History
A question rising from the deep: In a divided world, can human decency still endure? By Voice in Between Editor’s Note: A rescue at sea, carried out by Zhoushan fishermen, transcends time and borders. Dongji Island compels us to ask: when the world once again teeters on division, can we still hold fast to theContinue reading “Dongji Island: Illuminating Humanity in the Depths of History”
