Lieutenant Governor Folsom’s finally talking about the interstate through west Alabama. Unfortunately, we’re reminded that it would require legislative action.

Folsom is proposing a commission appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the House. It would explore both public and private financing and will report to the Legislature next February.

The Democratic lieutenant governor announced his proposed commission at a news conference with 17 Democratic and Republican legislators. It will be up to the Legislature to vote to create the commission.

After listening to the Senate today, I think we’re going to need new senators if we’re going to take on a project like this.