Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, representing Michigan's 3rd district, shared a series of tweets on February 13, 2025, addressing various issues pertinent to her constituents and personal reflections. Her communications reflect her ongoing engagement with community matters and legislative responsibilities.

In a tweet posted at 15:51 UTC, Congresswoman Scholten commemorated the tragic shooting at Michigan State University two years prior. She expressed her condolences by stating: "It's been two years since the tragic shooting at Michigan State University where we lost three innocent souls. My prayers are with the families of the victims and the entire MSU community today."

Later that day, at 18:34 UTC, she discussed her recent meeting with West Michigan Fire Chiefs. Scholten emphasized their conversation about firefighter safety concerning PFAS exposure and workforce expansion. She highlighted the importance of securing necessary funding for these essential services: "It was great to speak with West Michigan Fire Chiefs about keeping firefighters safe from PFAS, expanding their workforce, and advocating for the funding they need to continue serving our community."

Finally, in a tweet at 20:08 UTC, Scholten provided an update on her legislative activities in Washington D.C., inviting constituents to engage further through an upcoming telephone town hall scheduled for February 19th. She wrote: "Wrapping up a week of votes in Washington, and I wanted to give a quick recap of the work I’m focused on, West Michigan. If you’d like to hear more directly from me and ask questions yourself, tune into my telephone town hall next Wednesday, February 19th, at 5:30 pm! Hope to…"