Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

Legislative leaders weigh in on bridge funding

The DFL heads of the state House and Senate join Midday to discuss the ongoing controversy over funding to rebuild the collapsed 35W bridge, as well as the state's transportation funding in general.

Guests

• Margaret Kelliher: DFL-Minneapolis, speaker of the Minnesota House.
• Larry Pogemiller: DFL-Minneapolis, Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate.
• Brian McClung: director of communications for Governor Tim Pawlenty.

More from MPR

• How to afford our roads and bridges
  September 17, 2007
• MnDOT defends bridge contract decision
  October 1, 2007
• Cost of bridge collapse could reach $400 million
  October 1, 2007
• Two months after the bridge collapse -- a progress report
  October 1, 2007

Resources

• About Sen. Pogemiller
• About Rep. Kelliher