Food Safety Watch: FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella, including items distributed in Nebraska and other states—consumers are urged to check product lists and updates. Legislative Update: Nebraska lawmakers advanced LB958, tightening how DHHS can submit certain Medicaid home- and community-based services waivers and updating prenatal and crisis assistance provisions. Higher Ed & Workforce: LB1164 would standardize how Nebraska public colleges award prior learning credit, setting statewide exam cut scores and reporting requirements. Livestock & Biosecurity: A new bill (LB1200) would require industrial integrators to submit annual disaster mitigation plans covering infectious disease outbreaks and coordination with local responders. Transportation & Infrastructure: NDOT pushed back major I-180/I-80 interchange work to begin Aug. 23, with northbound I-180 lane shifts and loop closures lasting into 2027. Local Business & Safety: Omaha’s lead-soil cleanup response is drawing scrutiny after residents reported inconsistent offers for additional sampling or cleanup. Public Health & Environment: Nebraska DHHS guidance highlights how to spot and avoid harmful algal blooms at lakes, especially for pets and swimmers. Crash & Traffic: A crash shut down Omaha’s North Freeway northbound lanes near Arthur Storz Expressway, with one person taken to Nebraska Medicine with critical injuries. Industry Leadership: Jay Reiners, a Nebraska Corn Board leader, was elected chairman of the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council.