"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land."

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, announcing he will sign legislation banning intoxicating hemp products and revising parts of Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana law. DeWine said the bill, passed by Republican lawmakers, would rein in delta-8 THC products sold outside licensed dispensaries and could take effect as early as March if signed before the new year. (Ohio Capital Journal)

Gina Rieger, a Berkeley, Calif., resident, reacting to California’s delayed effort to require homeowners in fire-prone areas to maintain a 5-foot “ember-resistant” zone around their homes. Her comments reflect growing concerns among residents about the cost and practicality of the proposed wildfire safety rules, even as new research suggests homes with less flammable material near structures are significantly more likely to survive major fires. (The Spokesman-Review)

Illinois state Sen. Linda Holmes, the lead Senate sponsor of the medical aid-in-dying legislation, during floor debate over the measure. Holmes defended the bill as one that preserves individual autonomy for terminally ill patients, even as opponents warned it could lead to coercion or discrimination. With Pritzker’s signature, Illinois joins at least 11 other states and Washington, D.C. that allow medical aid in dying, including California, Oregon and Colorado. (Chicago Tribune)

Colonel Richard Ligon, criminal justice instructor for the Gary, Ind., Police Department, describing the purpose of a virtual reality training system used during a special session with Gary high school students. The technology places students and officers in randomized, high-stakes scenarios to practice communication, decision-making and de-escalation tactics as part of the career center’s criminal justice program. (Northwest Indiana Times)