Housing & Construction: Realtor.com’s 2026 housing report cards say Midwest and South states are leading on affordability and homebuilding, with Indiana topping the list—useful context for Nebraska’s own supply-and-cost debate. Small Business & Costs: Omaha Senate candidate Dan Osborn held a closed roundtable with local small business owners, who pointed to inflation-driven input costs and consumer pullback as the biggest drag. Water Stewardship: Google says it will replenish more water than it uses at data-center sites, pledging $17M in new projects and aiming to more than double replenishment by 2030. Rural Postal Strain: A South Dakota rural service slowdown highlights how USPS changes are reshaping delivery reliability and trust in less-populated areas. Ag & Health: A new review links pesticide exposure in pregnancy and early childhood to higher risks of childhood leukemia and brain tumors—another reminder for Nebraska growers and regulators to watch exposure pathways. Nebraska Agriculture Spotlight: National Sorghum Month spotlights Nebraska’s drought-tolerant crop and its growing role in feed, fuels, exports, and food. Local Build Fast: Habitat for Humanity in Grand Island started a one-week “blitz” home build for a family displaced by an electrical fire. State Fair Branding: Nebraska plans to feature major employers and institutions—Boys Town, Union Pacific, Werner Enterprises, and Tenaska—at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Business/Industry Legal: The Big 12 escalated its fight with Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby by filing a federal complaint, keeping college sports betting and eligibility in the spotlight.