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The Flint Courier News: MSU’s Flint Registry celebrates $4.8 million in federal funding to continue operations
August 6, 2025
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By Tanya Terry

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After receiving $4.8 million in federal funding, the Flint Registry has announced they will continue operations through 2026.
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WJRT: Congresswoman seeks to extend health insurance tax credits
July 24, 2025
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By Ryan Jeltema

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Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet is urging Republicans to help prevent rising health care costs by supporting a new bill.
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McDonald Rivet Urges House Republicans to Join Her and Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing
July 22, 2025
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WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) is calling on Republicans in Congress to join her and make Affordable Care Act tax credits permanent to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing in January.

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WNEM: Medical professionals speak with Rep. McDonald Rivet on Medicaid cuts potential impact
July 10, 2025
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By James Felton

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Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet made a stop in mid-Michigan to discuss President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ that was signed into law. McDonald Rivet said it is the ‘big ugly bill’ and the Medicaid cuts will defund mid-Michigan hospitals and raise healthcare costs for everyone.
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McDonald Rivet Statement on Voting Against Extreme Package That Slashes Health Care, Kicks Kids Off Food Assistance, and Raises Costs for Working Families
July 3, 2025
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WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after voting against the extreme reconciliation package that kicks millions off health insurance, takes food from hungry children, and raises costs on working families.   

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Midland Daily News: Bipartisan bill demands more transparency, faster action on PFAS contamination
June 27, 2025
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By Dave Clark

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On Friday, U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) and U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet) introduced the "Military PFAS Transparency Act," a bipartisan bill that would require the Department of Defense to publicly report on its PFAS cleanup efforts at hundreds of contaminated military sites across the country, including more than a dozen in Michigan.
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WCMU: 'It's just not financially realistic': McDonald Rivet speaks out against proposed Medicaid cuts
June 20, 2025
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By Alexandria Ladiski

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A proposed $900 billion cut to Medicaid would put long-term care at risk for thousands of seniors in mid-Michigan, according to U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City).
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Reps. McDonald Rivet, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Advocate for Families Affected by PFAS
June 6, 2025
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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. 

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Midland Daily News: U.S. Rep McDonald Rivet seeks federal funding for Midland project
June 2, 2025
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By Dave Clark

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U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet announced a series of federal funding requests aimed at improving access to safe drinking water across mid-Michigan, part of her ongoing efforts to protect public health and support economic development.
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McDonald Rivet Announces New Efforts to Expand Access to Safe Drinking Water in Mid-Michigan
May 30, 2025
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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.

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