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HEMLOCK— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) hosted a press conference announcing new federal funding initiatives to support mid-Michigan kids and young adults through child care, community violence prevention, and workforce development. Congresswoman McDonald Rivet was joined at Hemlock Elementary/Early Childhood Center by school officials and parents to discuss how the funding will help young families in the community.
FLINT— On Saturday, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) continued her fight to protect Job Corps by hosting a rally alongside community leaders and Job Corps students who attend the Flint Genesee campus. The event highlighted the impact Job Corps has had on young people in mid-Michigan and how the region would lose out if it is shut down.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to better support families affected by PFAS contamination.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), along with Representatives Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) have called on Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to immediately reverse the abrupt decision to pause operations at Job Corps centers nationwide.
FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced new federal funding requests aimed at expanding access to safe, clean drinking water in mid-Michigan. This funding would both protect public health and help attract economic development and investment in the region.
FLINT— A coalition of Democratic and Republican members of Michigan’s Congressional delegation sent a letter to House and Senate appropriations leadership requesting consistent funding for the Flint Registry to be included in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill.