Road Safety & Infrastructure: Nebraska DOT District 3 is rolling out rumble strips and adding CCTV cameras at northeast Nebraska intersections, with rumble strip work starting Monday, July 13 and expected to finish in September. Tribal Funding Watch: A proposed federal change to grant rules would shift OMB’s “guidance” into binding regulation, with tribes given until July 13 to comment—raising concerns about added administrative strain. Water & Public Health: Maskenthine Reservoir in Stanton County remains on a health alert after microcystin levels hit 11.46 ppb; Rockford Lake is also listed. Food & Agriculture Economy: A Creighton survey says Nebraska lost about 4,000 food processing jobs over the past year, tied to factors including plant changes and a shrinking cattle herd. Tech & Water Use: Google data centers in Nebraska reported using about 732 million gallons of water in 2025, fueling debate as more data center proposals could stress uneven local supplies. Workforce Pipeline: The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute returns to Lincoln for its 55th year, aiming to steer students into ag careers amid workforce shortages. Livestock Markets: Cattle futures hit new lows before a bounce, with cash prices pressured as packers control supply and basis swings widen. Consumer Food Labeling: USDA says 10 more meat and poultry companies adopted the “Product of USA” label, adding momentum for American-raised supply chains. Finance & Fraud Oversight: A multistate settlement over Cash App fraud protections totals $45 million, with Nebraska included among states pursuing Block.