vegasinc.com | AUGUST 16 - AUGUST 22, 2015
Robert Ansara, who owns the Mexican restaurant Ricardo’s, says he is confused by the federal government’s approach to immigration over the past 40 years. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
Immigration isn’t black and white Southern Nevada business owners discuss the complexities of the national debate about border security By Howard Riell | Special to VEGAS INC
Congressional inaction on U.S. immigration policy has frustrated Americans from all walks of life. But it’s especially frustrating for people in the restaurant industry — including in Las Vegas, where food service is a major cog in the region’s economy. ¶ “Today’s immigration system is broken,” officials with the National Restaurant Association said. immigration, Continued on page 15
$87,500 $14.6M
Amount liquor distributors in Nevada have contributed in support of a 2016 ballot measure to fully legalize marijuana. If approved, the distributors would have the exclusive right to distribute marijuana for the first 18 months of the industry’s existence.
Amount alcohol wholesalers nationwide contributed to state candidates, political parties and ballot issues in 2014.