WINONA, MO – On August 3, 2017, Congressman Jason Smith stopped at Hilltop Farm in Shannon County and spoke with owner John Charles about his concerns over rising health insurance premiums. Charles owns and operates Hilltop Farm where they grow and harvest produce to sell at farmers markets and to the local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) group. The CSA has grown from seven to 26 members over the last year. Charles currently has 29 raised beds for growing produce, and is planning on adding... READ MORE
BELLEVIEW, MO – On August 2, 2017, Congressman Jason Smith stopped at Campbell Farm as part of his 5th annual focus on farms and talked with owner Josh Campbell about issues he faces on a daily basis. Josh Campbell and his wife Holly live on 142 acres and farm another 200 acres where they raise soybeans, corn, wheat and registered Hereford hogs. They are planning to expand and add Hereford cattle to their operation in the fall. Campbell shared that the best thing Congressman Smith could do to he... READ MORE
This week, Congressman Jason Smith led the entire Missouri Congressional Delegation in calling for continued usage of Missouri driver’s licenses as the state begins the process of compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-13). Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the federal REAL ID Act was signed into law and established stricter standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and created an additional level of security as recommended by the 9/11 Commission. In December ... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith hosted students from the Citizens Electric Cooperative who were participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. “I’m excited to host these outstanding young students and think it’s great that they have taken an interest in American history and civics,” said Congressman Smith. “I remember my first trip to Washington, and it had a lasting impact. It really helped me understand our civic duties as Americans a... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith hosted students from the Crawford Electric Cooperative participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. “I’m excited to host these outstanding young students and think it’s great that they have taken an interest in American history and civics,” said Congressman Smith. “I remember my first trip to Washington, and it had a lasting impact. It really helped me understand our civic duties as Americans and inspir... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith hosted students from the Intercounty Electric Cooperative who were participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. “I’m excited to host these outstanding young students and think it’s great that they have taken an interest in American history and civics,” said Congressman Smith. “I remember my first trip to Washington, and it had a lasting impact. It really helped me understand our civic duties as American... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith hosted students from the Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. “I’m excited to host these outstanding young students and think it’s great that they have taken an interest in American history and civics,” said Congressman Smith. “I remember my first trip to Washington, and it had a lasting impact. It really helped me understand our civic duties as Americans an... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith hosted Lauren Harris from the SE-MA-NO Electric Cooperative who was participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. “I’m excited to host these outstanding young students and think it’s great that they have taken an interest in American history and civics,” said Congressman Smith. “I remember my first trip to Washington, and it had a lasting impact. It really helped me understand our civic duties as America... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith hosted students from the SEMO Electric Cooperative who were participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. “I’m excited to host these outstanding young students and think it’s great that they have taken an interest in American history and civics,” said Congressman Smith. “I remember my first trip to Washington, and it had a lasting impact. It really helped me understand our civic duties as Americans and i... READ MORE
Today, Congressman Jason Smith hosted students participating in the Missouri 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus leadership program in Washington, D.C. “I’m excited to host these outstanding young students and think it’s great that they have taken an interest in American history and civics,” said Congressman Smith. “I remember my first trip to Washington, it was with the Salem FFA, and it had a lasting impact. It really helped me understand our civic duties as Americans and inspired me to serve an... READ MORE