Ag Policy & Rural Economy: Sen. Pete Ricketts told KCNI/KBBN that Nebraska row-crop producers are squeezed by lower prices and high inputs, while cattle remain comparatively strong even as the national herd hits a 75-year low; he also flagged estate-tax changes and new farmer support in the Working Families Tax Cut, plus the push to expand export markets. Public Health & Local Oversight: Panhandle Public Health District adopted a regulation and resolution to take over public swimming pool inspections after LB759 shifted authority from the state to local governments. Food Safety: Health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to imported Mexican jalapeños, with 345 illnesses reported across 27 states and recalls reaching restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Energy & Transportation Costs: The national regular gas average fell to $4.06 as crude eased; Nebraska diesel and regular prices also showed county-level drops in GasBuddy reports. Defense Infrastructure in Nebraska: Construction began on Sentinel missile communication corridors in Kimball, Nebraska, with fiber-optic utility work starting as part of the program’s field buildout. State Housing Regulation: LB888 (modular and manufactured housing enforcement) passed on final reading with changes to civil penalties and annual caps. Farm Legal Help: Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture and the Rural Response Hotline launch free farm and ranch clinics statewide starting Aug. 10, pairing producers with ag law and finance counselors. Road Work: Lincoln announced multiple street closures for O Street improvements, water main replacement, and traffic-signal work.