E-Verify Rule: Federal agencies proposed requiring E-Verify participation for recipients and subrecipients of federal grants, with a July 13 comment deadline—raising compliance stakes for employers tied to federal money. Retail Deal: Nebraska-based Pump & Pantry agreed to buy 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh convenience stores across Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota, with rebranding and coffee partnerships planned after a July close. Wastewater Financing: EPA approved a $40 million WIFIA loan for South Sioux City’s wastewater expansion, aiming to cut operating costs and keep treatment local, with biogas sales to offset future rates. Public Health Tech: Omaha health officials are using wastewater surveillance to monitor pathogens during the College World Series, sending samples to the Nebraska Public Health Lab for molecular testing. Energy Watch: A new nuclear-power possibility is drawing attention in Nebraska, with utilities studying potential sites including a Gage County community. Workforce & Health Costs: A $3.2 million grant launched a rural hospital program to pool purchasing power for cheaper generics, targeting drug shortages that hit small hospitals hardest. Food Supply Policy: SNAP access is under pressure as millions lose benefits and more are expected to face cuts tied to work requirements. Business Leadership: Joseph Young is set to return as president and CEO of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry after recent leadership turnover.