President Donald Trump’s Las Vegas visit puts his signature tax proposal for tipped workers in the spotlight as Nevada’s tourism-driven economy becomes a key focus of the political debate.

President Donald Trump’s visit to Las Vegas is putting one issue squarely in the spotlight: taxes on tips.

Trump arrived in Nevada for an event centered on his economic agenda, with the proposed “No Tax on Tips” policy expected to feature prominently in his message to hospitality and service-industry workers.

For Nevada, the issue carries particular weight. Las Vegas depends heavily on hotels, restaurants, casinos, entertainment venues and other businesses where tips make up an important part of workers’ income.

Trump has repeatedly argued that people who earn tips should be able to keep more of the money they receive from customers. The proposal became one of the most recognizable parts of his economic platform during his campaign and has continued to draw attention from workers and business owners in states with large tourism industries.

Why Tips Matter So Much in Nevada

Nevada’s economy is closely tied to tourism.

Every year, millions of visitors come to Las Vegas for conventions, entertainment, restaurants, casinos and major sporting events. Behind that industry is a huge workforce of servers, bartenders, hotel employees, drivers and other service workers whose earnings can include substantial tips.