"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."

Galt, Calif., Police Department, addressing rising concerns over unsafe e-bike use. The warning comes after months of outreach tied to increasing reports of reckless riding, including high speeds, multiple riders, lack of helmets and dangerous maneuvers near traffic. Officials say enforcement is now ramping up, with violations potentially leading to fines, parental notification or impoundment, as the city responds to growing safety risks, particularly among younger riders. (Lodi News-Sentinel)

Pennsylvania state Sen. Katie Muth, raising concerns about transparency in how a major state pension fund invests its money. Muth made the remark after a court dismissed her lawsuit seeking greater access to records from the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS). She argued the fund has withheld critical investment details, limiting board members’ ability to assess risks — including where assets like data centers are located and whether they are vulnerable to disasters. (PennLive)

Marc Elias, a voting rights litigator, responding to a sweeping executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at reshaping election rules. Elias signaled an immediate legal challenge as states weigh their own lawsuits, arguing the order could overstep federal authority in elections traditionally run by states. The move could directly affect places like Oregon, which has conducted elections almost entirely by mail for more than two decades. The order also comes as Trump himself voted by mail in Florida’s March election, underscoring the broader debate over mail-in voting. (Oregon Capital Chronicle)

Shane Tews, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, arguing that AM radio’s role as a primary emergency information source has diminished. Her comments come as lawmakers debate requiring AM radio in new vehicles, with supporters calling it a critical lifeline during disasters and critics saying changing technology — from smartphones to satellite and Internet-based communications — has made it far less essential for younger generations. (The Spokesman-Review)