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Midland Daily News: Expiring ACA subsidies a key issue in government shutdown

October 27, 2025

By Abigail VanderMolen, Associated Press

The government shutdown has reopened debate on a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Issues: Congress Health

WNEM: Democratic MI lawmakers suggest solution to potential food stamp suspension

October 27, 2025

In The News

By James Felton

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Sounding the alarm on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with just days before food stamps are suspended for millions, Democratic Michigan lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to act.

Issues: Congress

Reps. McDonald Rivet, Scholten Call on the Trump Administration to Continue Food Assistance During Shutdown

October 27, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) are leading Michigan Democrats in calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to use contingency funds to continue food assistance for families in Michigan and across the country during the federal government shutdown.

Issues: Congress

Rep. McDonald Rivet press conference on health care

Rep. McDonald Rivet Launches Portal to Empower Constituents Impacted by Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

October 10, 2025

Press Release

FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced a new portal where constituents can share the impact of rising health care costs on them and their families.

Issues: Congress Health

WNEM: Congresswoman McDonald Rivet calls on peers to reverse Medicaid cuts, extend ACA premium tax credits

October 6, 2025

In The News

By James Felton

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Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet was in Saginaw, calling on her peers to reverse trillion-dollar cuts to Medicaid and to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits set to expire at the end of the year.

Issues: Congress Health

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Government Shutdown

October 1, 2025

Press Release

FLINT— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement on the federal government shutdown, which started at midnight on October 1, 2025.

Issues: Congress

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Shooting at Church in Grand Blanc

September 28, 2025

Press Release

GRAND BLANC— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Issues: Congress

MLIVE: Congresswoman calls for EPA to pay now for failed oversight during Flint water crisis

September 25, 2025

In The News

By Ron Fonger

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U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet says the federal government needs to acknowledge its oversight failures during the Flint water crisis and start negotiating a settlement with city residents.

Issues: Congress

Rep. McDonald Rivet Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Law Enforcement & Crack Down on Identity Theft

September 25, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) introduced the bipartisan Protect Your PIN Act. This bill, supported by Republicans and Democrats, will protect Americans from identity theft by enabling local law enforcement agencies to use federal resources to combat these crimes.

Issues: Congress

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Flint Residents’ Lawsuit Against the EPA

September 24, 2025

Press Release

FLINT— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after a U.S. District Court judge rejected the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) motion to dismiss lawsuits brought by residents affected by the Water Crisis.

Issues: Congress

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