A Virgina man was sentenced to 67 years in prison for the murder of Laura Miles in Chesapeake.Preview: Roanoke Memorial Hospital is implementing increased security measures, including searching and wanding for weapons for all EMS patients. Pediatric patients over 10 years old will also be wanded. Fire/EMS/transport providers are asked to assist with certain matters and to inform security if a patient is critical, according to WDBJ. Stretcher restraints should be removed while patients are wanded, and any weapons found in non-threat patients should be secured.
Richmond residents can now vote on which projects they want to see completed in their neighborhood through the Richmond People's Budget, a participatory budgeting process with $3 million in funding. The process allows anyone 14 years or older to vote in person or online until April 15. CBS6 reports the project proposals range from bus stop shelters to splash pads, with funding allocations varying by district. Ranked choice voting will be used to determine the winning projects.
Republican pollster Frank Luntz praised Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking 25-hour speech, suggesting it could change political history. Luntz believes Booker's speech positions him as a potential Democratic leader for 2028, with broad appeal among independents and Democrats. While acknowledging that Booker's message may not resonate with Republicans, HuffPost dot com reports Luntz sees him as a significant figure for the party's future.