Rep. Stephenson & Sen. Little Propose Financial Relief, Loan Guarantee Program for Furloughed Federal Workers

St. Paul, MN –Representative Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids) and Senator Matt Little (DFL-Lakeville) have introduced legislation to enact a statewide loan guarantee program to assist federal employees affected financially by the government shutdown. Friday morning they will hold a press conference at the State Capitol to discuss the proposal.

Celia Hahn, a federal employee of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will share how she and her family have been impacted by the shutdown. Rick Beeson, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development of Sunrise Banks, will also be present to provide support.

What: Press Conference on HF XXX (house file number to be introduced today)

Where: Capitol Press Room, B971

Who: Representative Zack Stephenson, Senator Matt Little, Celia Hahn, TSA Employee, Rick Beeson with Sunrise Banks, Majority Leader Ryan Winkler, House Commerce Chair Laurie Halverson, legislators

When: Friday, January 25, 2019 at 9:00 AM