Articles tagged under: Senator Tina Smith

Iran Conflict Hits Farm Economy

Published March 26, 2026

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says the conflict in the Middle East is intensifying financial pressure on farmers, particularly through rising fuel and fertilizer costs. Smith says higher energy prices are directly impacting production expenses. “If fuel prices go up as…
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Smith: ‘We Need to Negotiate and Come Together’

Published October 12, 2025

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says the government shutdown is having a particular effect on rural communities. “We keep having the same vote over and over again, and nothing changes, which tells me that what needs to happen is we actually…
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Fish or Cut Bait, Says Smith

Published August 9, 2025

When lawmakers return to Washington, D.C. in September, the so-called ‘skinny farm bill’ is expected to be on the agenda. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, who is a member of the agriculture committee, is concerned about the timing. "I'm having a…
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Trump Budget Called a ‘Non-Starter’

Published May 6, 2025

The Trump Administration's budget recommendations call for cuts at the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, cuts in ag research and long-standing programs like Food for Peace. "I think the President's budget is a non-starter," said Minnesota…
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Craig Announces Senate Run

Published April 29, 2025

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is running for the U.S. Senate. Craig has been in Congress since 2019 in a swing district that covers most of the southern Twin Cities suburbs and rural areas to the southwest. This…
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Criticism for Trump’s ‘Slash and Burn’ Approach

Published February 21, 2025

The government workforce reduction is making headlines on a daily basis. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith said efficiencies can be made in government, but feels President Trump is taking a ‘slash and burn’ approach. "The President isn't the king.; he doesn't just…
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Smith Not Running in ’26

Published February 14, 2025

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has announced she will not seek reelection in 2026. Smith says the decision is entirely personal, adding she wants to spend more time with her family after being a public servant for 20 years. Smith is…
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