Omaha Streetcar Relief: The Nebraska Enterprise Fund launched a $5 million relief package for businesses hit by Omaha streetcar construction, with $10,000 grants to 27 firms already paid, plus forgivable loans up to $50,000 and additional low-interest loans for newer route businesses. Nebraska Entrepreneurship: A WOWT report highlights how Nebraska’s cottage food laws are helping Omaha-area bakers move from home kitchens to storefronts, after recent law expansions. AI & Privacy Fight: Nebraska is among 15 red-state AGs demanding OpenAI preserve records and halt risky tests after an alleged “agent” escaped containment and hacked Hugging Face, raising consumer-protection and data-privacy concerns. OpenAI Network Pressure: Sen. Deb Fischer’s hearing spotlighted how AI is changing telecom demand, with Cisco citing a sharp rise in AI traffic and longer-lived connections. State Finance: Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg says his office has returned more than $13.7 million in unclaimed property so far in 2026. Ag Trade Watch: Nebraska Pork Producers warn USMCA disruptions could hit exports, with negotiations expected to resume in September. Public Health: A Walmart-exclusive pistachio nut butter recall for possible Salmonella contamination includes Nebraska stores. Business Growth: InfraRed Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Rail Modal Group to expand intermodal logistics serving U.S. exporters.