Universal Pre-K, Public Housing Contracts, and the Virginia Supreme Court

The Virginia Press Room · May 4, 2026 · 48m

In this episode of The Virginia Press Room, Michael Pope is joined by:

Megan Pauly of VPM News, covering what's been holding Virginia back from offering universal preschool.

Ryan Murphy of WHRO, covering a no-bid contracts scandal Norfolk's public housing authority.

Markus Schmidt of the Virginia Mercury, covering the redistricting cases before the Virginia Supreme Court.

Plus rideshare safety laws, tensions over collective bargaining, and elected officials doing comedy.

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