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Articles tagged under: Senator Tina Smith

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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Smith Sympathizes with Dairy Farmers

Published July 19, 2024

Avian influenza has been confirmed in 164 dairy herds in 13 states. Unlike poultry, this virus is not fatal in dairy cattle, but can impact milk production. There is anecdotal evidence that H591 is more widespread than what is reported,…
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Senate Bill Holds Ag Coalition Together

Published May 3, 2024

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow emphasized bipartisanship when she released her new farm bill. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith said the Stabenow bill can hold the big agriculture coalition together. There are a lot of similarities between the House and…
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USDA Programs Like REAP Can Save Cash for Farmers

Published April 12, 2024

The REAP program is a USDA grant and loan option that Senator Tina Smith says is perfect for farmers looking to save money while installing new energy systems. "REAP is a very popular loan progam at USDA for farmers looking…
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Farm Bill Remains in Limbo

Published April 11, 2024

The current farm bill extension expires at the end of September and there’s no apparent timeline for a vote in either chamber. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, who is a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is anxious to move forward…
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