Bolinsky Supports Loan Program for Federal Employees

NEWTOWN, CT — State Representative Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) supported an initiative today intended to "provide financial stability to Connecticut's federal employees who are caught in the unintended consequences of the government shut down," according to a news release.

Bolinsky, along with the state legislature, passed an emergency-certified bill that creates an interest free loan program to federal employees until the government re-opens.

"We have about 1,500 Connecticut residents that are employed by the federal government. Of those 1,300 continue to go to work every day without receiving a paycheck. This voluntary legislation, a public-private partnership, passed the House with great bipartisan support at the Capitol and will provide a means for these workers to receive financial compensation immediately, if they so choose," Bolinsky wrote in a release.

The federal government has been shut down for 31 days.

"The reality is, these federal employees did not make the decision to stop doing business in Washington D.C. These people are hard-working, middle class families that simply cannot afford to go months without receiving a paycheck. The legislation passed today is a small way we can help them with life expenses and peace of mind," Bolinsky wrote.

Bolinsky represents the 106th District in Connecticut, which includes parts of Newtown.

Photo of State Representative Mitch Bolinsky provided.