Press Releases

Senator Launches Coalition of Agriculture Stakeholders to Ensure Minnesotans’ Voices Heard in Crafting Farm Legislation

U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced the members of her newly-formed Ag Working Group who will help make sure Minnesota priorities are included in the upcoming debate over the federal Farm Bill.

Program Providing Care to 100k Minnesotans Faces Long-Term Financial Jeopardy Due to $806 Million in Trump Admin Cuts

U.S. Senator Tina Smith is working hard in the Senate Health Committee to protect a vital program that provides high-quality, affordable care for more than 100,000 Minnesotans.

Late last year, President Trump abruptly ended federal payments that help consumers afford their health insurance coverage. That decision drove up premiums across the country and produced significant confusion and financial losses in several states.

U.S. Senator Tina Smith called on Congress to strengthen our nation’s campaign finance laws by ending the flood of unchecked, unlimited, and secret corporate money into our elections.

Bill Would Allow Millions of Americans to Refinance Student Loans at Lower Rates

U.S. Senator Tina Smith has thrown her support behind a proposal to help tens of millions of student loan borrowers in Minnesota and around the country lower their monthly debt burden.