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Rep. McDonald Rivet, Mid-Michigan Secure Return of Full Service to Saginaw River Coast Guard Station
October 2, 2026
Press Release
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and the mid-Michigan community have secured a commitment from the United States Coast Guard that the Saginaw River station will be returning to full staffing and capacity in 2027.
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Ahead of China Summit, Rep. McDonald Rivet Urges Leaders to Prioritize AI Cooperation, Protect Safety, & Mid-Michigan Jobs
September 23, 2026
Press Release

FLINT— This Thursday, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington to discuss many issues, including the future of artificial intelligence. Ahead of the summit, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet sent a letter urging the Trump Administration officials to use the China summit to negotiate AI-related safety practices.

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Rep. McDonald Rivet, Democratic Women’s Caucus Call on HHS to Withdraw Dangerous Plan to Overhaul Head Start
September 18, 2026
Press Release

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) sent a letter, calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw a proposed rule slashing 90% of Head Start Program Performance Standards, which would harm Head Start children, families, and classrooms.

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Midland Daily News: McDonald Rivet co-sponsors bill to reverse tax breaks for data centers
September 17, 2026
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By Abigail VanderMolen

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Democratic U.S. Reps. Kristen McDonald Rivet, of Bay City, and Don Davis, of eastern North Carolina, announced a bill Wednesday to reverse some tax breaks for data centers.
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Rep. McDonald Rivet at data centers press conference
Reps. McDonald Rivet, Davis Lead New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers
September 16, 2026
Press Release
Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01) led 25 Members of Congress in introducing the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development.
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Fox News: Tax breaks helping fuel Trump's latest tech push just landed in Dems' crosshairs
September 16, 2026
In The News

By Amanda Macias

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Reps. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich., and Don Davis, D-N.C., unveiled legislation Wednesday that would block data centers from tapping certain federal investment incentives.
Issues: Congress Economy Energy
Midland Daily News: Michigan lawmakers blame Trump policies for SK Siltron closure near Bay City
August 21, 2026
In The News

By Abigail VanderMolen

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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet are criticizing the Trump administration for economic policies that they blame for the loss of jobs in mid-Michigan.
Issues: Congress Economy
WCMU: Federal lawmakers press Coast Guard on new Great Lakes icebreaker
August 18, 2026
In The News

By Cristin Coppess

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U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, and other members of Michigan's congressional delegation recently wrote a letter to Coast Guard officials, asking them to comply with long-standing legislation that required them to start preliminary efforts to put another heavy icebreaker on the water.
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WNEM: Congresswoman McDonald Rivet marks Social Security anniversary with Saginaw seniors
August 14, 2026
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By WNEM Digital

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Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) spent Friday morning in Saginaw marking the 91st anniversary of Social Security with local seniors.
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MLIVE: Rep. McDonald Rivet touts housing bill in Saginaw
July 30, 2026
In The News

By Justin Engel

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U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet returned to Saginaw this week to highlight the passage of a sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction.
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