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Rep. McDonald Rivet Bans Herself and Staff from Betting on Prediction Markets

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement about her vote on H.R. 2616, which gives the federal government more power to punish and defund local classrooms.

Issues: Congress Education

May 20, 2026

Brownfield Ag News: Michigan congresswoman says farmers were key in turning the tide for E15

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced a new office policy banning all employees of her congressional office, including herself, from betting using prediction markets.

Issues: Congress

May 18, 2026

By Nicole Heslip

ICYMI: McDonald Rivet Leads Moment of Silence for Former Michigan Senator Don Riegle

A Democratic sponsor of E-15 legislation says passing the bill through the U.S. House was much more difficult than it should have been.

Issues: Congress Energy

Rep. McDonald Rivet holds moment of silence for Don Riegle

May 14, 2026

WJRT: Saginaw police to get federal funds for technology upgrades

WASHINGTON— Last night, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Members of Michigan’s congressional delegation paid tribute to the late former U.S. Senator Don Riegle.

Issues: Congress

May 11, 2026

By Terry Camp

Michigan Public Radio: Michigan Congresswoman proposes child tax credit for working families

The funding, secured by Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet's office, will help replace outdated equipment, purchase new state-of-the-art technology and invest in more crime-stopping initiatives.

Issues: Congress

May 6, 2026

By Steve Carmody

MLIVE: Flint area officials blast Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act

Michigan Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI 8) has introduced legislation to give new parents a $5,500 dollar tax credit per child under the age of 4.

Issues: Congress

May 4, 2026

By Ron Fonger

ICYMI: Rep. McDonald Rivet Helps Lead Effort to Deliver Hot Rotisserie Chicken for SNAP Recipients

U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet joined state and local officials in Flint on Monday, May 4, rallying against a Supreme Court decision that threw out the most powerful part of the Voting Rights Act.

Issues: Congress

Vote to make rotisserie chicken eligible for SNAP

May 4, 2026

Detroit News: U.S. House spares rotisserie chickens from SNAP eligible food rules

FLINT, MI— In case you missed it, last week Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) helped pass her Healthy Obtainable Tasty (HOT) Rotisserie Chicken Act through the U.S. House of Representatives.

Issues: Congress

April 30, 2026

By Melissa Nann Burke