Bipartisan Legislation Allows Federal Workers Impacted by the Shutdown to Receive Financial Assistan

This is in Connecticut:

Gov. Lamont Signs First Bill: Bipartisan Legislation Allows Federal Workers Impacted by the Shutdown to Receive Financial Assistance Through a Partnership With the State’s Banks and Credit Unions

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont this afternoon signed emergency certified legislation he proposed last week that will enable both essential and nonessential federal workers to receive no-interest loans during the shutdown of the federal government through a public-private partnership between the State of Connecticut and private banks and credit unions. The partnership guarantees that federal workers in Connecticut, some of whom are still required to work while not receiving a paycheck and are otherwise ineligible to apply for unemployment assistance, will be able to receive financial assistance during the shutdown.

The idea for the partnership – the first of its kind in the nation – was developed between Governor Lamont and the state’s banking community. Because the loans will be backed by the state, legislation was needed to approve the partnership. Democrat and Republican leaders in the General Assembly quickly indicated their support for the proposal and their staffs worked cooperatively with the Governor’s Office to develop the language. The legislation was approved this afternoon by both chambers of the General Assembly, and it was immediately transmitted it to the governor for his signature.

https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2019/01-2019/Gov-Lamont-Signs-First-Bill

Connecticut has historically been one of the most progressive states in the country. This week our town (Democratic super majority) passed a similar ordinance for Federal workers living in town.