Nebraska Policy & Health Care: State Sen. Victor Rountree backed LB955, letting pharmacists enter practice agreements with physician assistants—aimed at expanding care coordination. Water & Environment Funding: Sen. Robert Dover filed LB1248 to adjust appropriations for the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, including lead service line replacement grants and wastewater capacity/compliance aid tied to a calcium caseinate facility. Food Safety & Supply Chains: Taylor Farms expanded a jalapeño-linked Salmonella recall to prepared foods sold across 26 states, including Nebraska, with “Best If Used By” dates through Aug. 16; separately, Sysco paused iceberg lettuce sourcing from Mexico amid cyclosporiasis concerns. Ag Economy: Farmland values hit another record, averaging about $4,500 per acre nationwide, a boost that also raises pressure on tenants and new operators. Local Business & Growth: North Platte unveiled a $30 million airport terminal upgrade, with the first Denver flight arriving Tuesday and new capacity for more passengers and jets. Tech & Privacy at City Level: Broken Bow City Council will consider ordinances tied to data centers and “flock”/automated license plate reader rules. Consumer Watch: Insurify projects full-coverage auto premiums will rise again in 32 states by year-end.