Almanac: At the Capitol

Lawmakers have more questions for state officials. Another hearing will likely take place next Tuesday or Thursday at the Capitol, although the Senate Transit Subcommittee Chair Scott Dibble says that's not soon enough. Committee chairs didn't expect to get to Met Council Chair Peter Bell and other officials. Bell has been outspoken against an LRT line on the new 35W bridge. The hearing today was standing-room-only that spilled into another room. It was emotional. Former Transportation Chair Republican Rep. Mary Liz Holberg almost cried as she talked about the nation watching as we spend their tax dollars. Others countered that taxpayers are willing to pay for a bridge done right. Rail, buses, taxes, timelines are all still up in the air. It's interesting that MNDOT Commissioner Carol Molnau attended the hearing, but did not testify. Questions still swirl if she will survive this bridge collapse.