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By Nicole Heslip

WNEM: Flushing Police Department receiving federal funding for new equipment

A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says she fears farmland will be lost and young farmers pushed out of production if additional assistance isn’t approved by Congress.

Issues: Congress

January 29, 2026

By WNEM Digital

MLIVE: Bridgeport Fire Department receives $866K for station upgrades

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet announced the investment of about $220,000 on Thursday, Jan. 29. The money will go toward things like patrol vehicles, radios, bulletproof vests, and other safety equipment.

Issues: Congress

January 29, 2026

By Cole Waterman

Reps. McDonald Rivet, Lee Lead Battleground Democrats in Demanding ICE Accountability

U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet on Tuesday, Jan. 27, visited the department at 6204 Dixie Highway to announce she had obtained an $866,000 Community Development Grant to improve the station. McDonald Rivet secured the resources through her fiscal year 2026 Community Project Funding Initiative.

Issues: Congress

January 22, 2026

Rep. McDonald Rivet Introduces Bill to Make Food and Energy More Affordable

WASHINGTON— Congresswomen Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Susie Lee (NV-03) led 25 battleground House Democrats in demanding an impartial and transparent investigation into the killing of Renée Nicole Good and that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) make improvements to ICE operations essential to public safety.

Issues: Congress

January 14, 2026

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on ACA Tax Credits Renewal Passing the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) introduced the Affordable Food and Energy Act of 2026. This bill would reverse cuts to food and energy assistance for low-income households.

Issues: Congress Economy Energy

January 8, 2026

Detroit News: How Michigan lawmakers voted on restoration of health insurance subsidies

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year renewal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits.

Issues: Congress Health

January 8, 2026

By Melissa Nann Burke

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Military Action in Venezuela

Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, a Bay City Democrat, said health care costs are "breaking the backs" of her constituents who are already struggling with the higher cost of living.

Issues: Congress Health

January 3, 2026

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Releases 2025 Year-End Report

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement on the United States’ military action in Venezuela.

Issues: Congress

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet 2025 Year-End Report

December 22, 2025