Grand Rapids Reporter

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, who has represented Michigan's 3rd district since 2023 after replacing Peter Meijer, recently shared updates on social media regarding various initiatives and concerns in her constituency. Born in Grand Rapids in 1982, Scholten has been active in addressing local issues and supporting the community through her role in Congress.

On June 3, 2025, Congresswoman Scholten announced that "Team Scholten’s internship application is now live!" She invited interested college students or recent graduates looking for a meaningful experience serving West Michiganders to apply through the provided link.

Later that day, she expressed concern over a decision impacting employment programs in the region. In a post made at 21:25 UTC on June 3, Scholten emphasized the importance of job opportunities by stating "Here in West Michigan, we believe in the dignity of work." She further mentioned her demand for answers regarding "the decision to close Job Corps centers across Michigan."

In another update posted at 00:45 UTC on June 4, Scholten extended her congratulations to young leaders from her district nominated for national service academies. She conveyed pride and best wishes by saying "We are so proud of this year’s MI-03 nominees for our nation’s service academies!"

Hillary Scholten was born and raised in Grand Rapids. She completed her undergraduate studies at Gordon College with a BA degree and later obtained a JD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.