Medical Cannabis & Courts: Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers signed off on the Medical Cannabis Commission’s regulations, clearing the way for Gov. Jim Pillen to review before emergency rules expire July 15. Environmental Trust Fight: A Lancaster County judge temporarily blocked the Legislature’s plan to redirect Nebraska Environmental Trust funds while a lawsuit over voter-approved limits plays out. Ballot Politics: A Fairness for Girls initiative set a Nebraska signature record, aiming to put same-sex sports rules into the state constitution this November. Statehouse/Local Governance: Nebraska lawmakers are weighing facility safety and youth care concerns at Whitehall, while a separate local story shows voters rejecting a $18.95M Centura school bond. Elections & Parties: One column asks whether Nebraska’s top two parties are now GOP and “none,” as petition efforts target 2026 congressional ballots. Public Health & Access: Planned Parenthood North Central States cut staff and closed its Iowa City in-person clinic, while continuing Nebraska services. Grants & Community Life: AARP announced $153,685 in Nebraska Community Challenge grants, and DWEE opened applications for 2027 recycling, litter reduction, and scrap tire programs. Economy/Infrastructure: A Nebraska bill (LB 1130) creates a locally controlled Community Improvement District tool to finance infrastructure over time and support housing development. National Policy Watch: SNAP payment error-rate rules could shift millions in costs to states, raising hunger advocates’ alarms.