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.--The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps.The Virginia Press Room offers a behind-the-scenes look at state politics, policy and the issues shaping communities across the commonwealth from the people who know it best, helping listeners stay informed about what’s happening in their state from the halls of the Capitol to their local neighborhoods.