Nebraska Agriculture Relief: Gov. Jim Pillen signed two executive orders giving farmers a 90-day diesel tax break and temporary weight-limit relief for hauling seasonal products and livestock, with refunds available for diesel taxes paid and extra trailer capacity up to 25% to cut harvest costs. Workforce & Education Gap: A new report highlights Nebraska’s tight labor market but finds 70% of employers aren’t partnering with colleges and universities to build talent pipelines, raising concerns for long-term competitiveness. Homeschool Hiring Fight in Fremont: Fremont is moving toward a policy change after a state-licensed EMT said the city rejected his application because he was homeschooled; officials say it would open city jobs to homeschoolers. Accountability for Abuse at YRTC-Kearney: Nebraska lawmakers face renewed pressure after reporting on alleged abuse by state employees and the difficulty families have suing the state, with calls for easier paths to seek justice. Election-Season Money & Midterms: National reporting says Republicans are pouring money into Farm Belt states like Iowa and Kansas as voters sour on the economy, with Nebraska’s independent Senate race also drawing attention. Czech Ties in Nebraska: Czech President Petr Pavel visited UNL and Wilber, celebrating Nebraska’s Czech heritage and strengthening diplomatic and people-to-people links.