Ballot Access Fight: Nebraska Supreme Court ordered Lincoln to certify three Good Government Lincoln charter petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot or explain by Monday night, escalating a dispute with Attorney General Mike Hilgers over whether the city missed required steps. Sports Rights on the Ballot: The Fairness for Girls constitutional amendment qualified for November after collecting 138,613 valid signatures, setting up a vote on sex-separate athletics in public K-12 and colleges. State Politics & Governance: Nebraska’s Secretary of State also reported other petition work is still underway, with ballot certification due Sept. 11. Public Health: A cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to recalled lettuce has spread to three more states, with the CDC reporting thousands of lab-confirmed cases nationwide. Immigration & Enforcement: U.S. military says it used a laser to shoot down three suspected cartel drones along the southern border. Ag & Food Policy: Trump says he’s directing legal steps to let farmers and ranchers “process their own food,” aiming to challenge big meat processors. Local Human Services: Omaha police are investigating a newborn found in an alley, while Nebraska CASA highlights back-to-school hurdles for foster youth. Community & Military: Nebraska National Guard joined a new tri-lateral state partnership with Guam and the Marshall Islands under the State Partnership Program.