Local Government News
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Report Illegal Immigrant Attempts to Purchase Firearms
Senators Thom Tillis, Tom Cotton, Joni Ernst, Cynthia Lummis, and John Boozman have recently introduced the Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act, a bill aimed at notifying authorities when illegal immigrants attempt to purchase firearms. The legislation would require the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to inform U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local law enforcement in such cases.Senator Tillis emphasized the importance of the National Instant Criminal Background Check system in preventing firearms from ending up in the wrong hands. He...
Rebecca Hefner: Leading Housing & Neighborhood Services with Passion and Purpose
Rebecca Hefner, the director of Housing & Neighborhood Services, shared her enthusiasm for her work, stating, "I love being a part of something meaningful and impactful, working together for a common goal and having fun while we’re at it." Hefner reflected on her diverse career path within the city, mentioning, "I’ve been a part of Community Engagement, Strategy & Budget, the City Manager’s Office, Innovation & Technology and I now serve as the director of Housing & Neighborhood Services."Describing the dynamic environment of her department, Hefner highlighted the range...