Water Stress Watch: Lake Powell—already the second-largest U.S. reservoir—dropped to a record low, nearing the point where hydropower generation can’t continue, a stark reminder of how the Colorado River drought is tightening water and power across the West. Nebraska Legislature, Gov’t Oversight: Lawmakers advanced LB1048, a broad cleanup of state reporting and oversight rules across agencies tied to areas including environment, shifting details into combined annual reporting and eliminating the Suggestion Award Board. Boards and Commissions Reshuffle: LB905 passed with an emergency clause, consolidating and eliminating dozens of boards, commissions, committees, task forces, and funds, with duties folded into existing agencies. Worker Protections: LB921 created Nebraska’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, requiring 60-day layoff and closure notice for larger employers and adding a staffing-agency registration framework. Local Energy Planning: Bennington’s council approved commercial expansion and a trail grant, while Omaha Public Power District updated the city on its integrated systems plan and asked for input on major new electricity users.