Heat Watch: A dangerous heat dome is set to push “feels like” temperatures above 100°F across much of the Plains and central/western U.S., with extreme heat warnings in parts of California and Arizona. Omaha Public Safety: Omaha unveiled plans for a $181M joint police-fire headquarters on a 3.2-acre site, pending a November vote; design work would continue with construction targeted for early 2028. Roads & Budgets: Omaha’s 2027 proposal keeps the pavement repair pace but cuts Pavement Maintenance Program funding by about $3M, raising questions for pothole and street-surface upkeep. Ag Tech: Nebraska farmers are adopting CropVoice, a system that uses engineered plants and light monitoring to flag disease like white mold before it’s visible. Right to Repair: NFIB is urging lawmakers to expand right-to-repair after an FTC settlement involving John Deere, calling it a win for farmers and independent repair shops. Opportunity Zones: Gov. Jim Pillen named tax-incentive-eligible “opportunity zones” across Nebraska, including 10 in Omaha, aiming to spur investment and affordable housing. DOJ/Ag Supply Chain: Omaha-based Scoular agreed to pay over $10M to resolve a foreign bribery case tied to Mexico import approvals. Weather Policy: Rep. Mike Flood and Rep. Eric Sorenson launched a bipartisan Weather Enterprise Caucus to boost forecasting and resilience investment. Local Infrastructure: NDOT chip-seal work is scheduled on US-183 near Holdrege and on US-136/N-46 near Oxford, weather permitting. Fertilizer Scrutiny: Nebraska and other corn growers are pushing the Senate Judiciary Committee to speed up a probe into fertilizer industry competition and pricing. Food Safety/Recall: Taylor Farms’ iceberg lettuce recall tied to cyclosporiasis continues to ripple through retailers and regulators.