Energy & Agriculture: Nebraska’s diesel and gasoline squeeze stayed in focus as reports tracked sharp pump-price swings, including a Richardson County diesel low of $5.99 (week ending Sept. 19) and broader statewide averages rising week over week. Infrastructure: Kansas regulators scheduled public hearings for a proposed 180-mile, 345 kV transmission line that would run toward western Nebraska, with the project extending to the Sidney area. Health & Data: Nebraska’s Attorney General actions added to the national compliance drumbeat, including a multistate Labcorp settlement tied to a patient data breach. Local Economy & Growth: Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted a major ONE RED investment for Norfolk’s wastewater project, touting $38 million in grant support for anaerobic digestion and energy upgrades. Education & Workforce: New federal data showed Lancaster County colleges awarded 8,096 degrees and certificates in 2023-24, while Douglas County colleges conferred 11,482 awards—useful signals for local talent pipelines. Governance: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved four new members to represent Nebraska Medicine on its board, formalizing governance with the Omaha Community Foundation. Business Climate: Nebraska’s H-1B Employer Data Hub update found three approved H-1B petitions in 2025 from employers in the “Other Services (except Public Administration)” category.