Local Missoula Democrats to sponsor bill on student debt repayment

Two Missoula Democrats have agreed to sponsor a bill aimed at giving students more options when repaying their college loans.

State Sen. Sue Malek and Nate McConnell, the Democratic candidate running unopposed in House District 89, announced over the weekend they would co-sponsor the People’s Bill during the 2015 Legislature.

"Our economy is sagging under student loan debt, which is preventing graduates from buying cars and homes and just moving out of Mom and Dad’s basement," said Malek. "We need to welcome students into our economy."

By Martin Kidston

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