Nebraska Politics: Nebraska is on track to get two new political parties after the America First Party and Nebraska Working People Party cleared the signature threshold; the Secretary of State says organizers now have until Aug. 27 to file constitutions, bylaws and officers. Education & State Budget: Nebraska’s education commissioner says Gov. Jim Pillen’s requested 5% spending cut won’t apply to the school funding formula, though it will trim about $2.3 million from the education department’s budget. Food Safety & Recalls: Walmart-exclusive Bettergoods pistachio nut butter is recalled in 19 states after salmonella was found in Florida testing; no illnesses reported. Public Health: The national cyclospora and jalapeño salmonella outbreaks keep expanding, with CDC-linked lettuce cases now reported across Nebraska and many other states. Agribusiness & Regulation: The Nebraska Public Service Commission opened a complaint against The Andersons over alleged delayed grain payments, while urging other producers to report similar issues. Tech & Schools: An Omaha tech consulting CEO and parent is raising concerns about AI in classrooms, pushing districts to keep the conversation going. Infrastructure & Growth: Nebraska’s PSC highlights fiber broadband as key for data centers, while Nebraska City seeks a $250,000 federal trails grant to connect older sidewalk segments.