Marijuana Policy: Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers joined Indiana and Louisiana in asking a federal appeals court to block Trump’s medical cannabis rescheduling, arguing the move conflicts with the Controlled Substances Act and required procedures—an issue that directly affects Nebraska’s medical cannabis businesses and tax planning. Rural Health Funding: U.S. senators backed passage of a bill extending the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration for five more years, keeping Medicare payment experiments alive for rural hospitals in Nebraska and across a dozen other states. Food & Agriculture Markets: China lifted HPAI poultry import restrictions for 17 U.S. states, reopening export access that could support U.S. chicken volumes. Workforce & Local Economy: Kellogg’s Omaha plant will lay off 450-plus employees by August, and the company says the site will be put up for sale. Public Access & Justice: Lincoln City Libraries now offer free, on-site access to Nebraska court case databases, including trial and appellate records. Agriculture Talent Pipeline: A report highlights rural Nebraska’s veterinarian shortage and why financial incentives and support after graduation are becoming key to keeping large-animal care staffed. Energy & Tech: A broader look at how states are responding to data center growth shows a patchwork of new rules and guardrails as power and utility costs become political flashpoints. Legal & Safety: A Gujarat man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for sex trafficking of minors tied to an Omaha hotel case.