Protests demanding police reforms swept the nation after the murder of George Floyd, including marches right here in Hampton Roads. A year later, local criminal justice reformers are frustrated at the slow pace of change.

An analysis of worker safety records by the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism found increasing complaints and decreasing inspections during the pandemic.

Norfolk authorized $4.7 million dollars for bonuses to keep the city’s police officers Tuesday night, the latest salvo in an arms race among local departments trying to attract and keep police.

The effort, which received $5 million from the Virginia General Assembly and $4 million from Sentara Healthcare, is aimed at addressing health inequities in the region.