Maine House Democrats

Committee advances Mathieson measure to strengthen Maine’s government shutdown loan program

AUGUSTA – Last Wednesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted 12-1 in favor of advancing LD 2102, a bill sponsored by Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery, to clarify eligibility and repayment issues with the Government Shutdown Loan Guarantee Program. The program encourages Maine lending institutions to voluntarily offer interest-free loans to eligible state and federal employees during shutdowns lasting more than seven days.

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