Senator Tina Smith

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Today was a big day. I’ve been pushing for months to change how funds were distributed from the CARES Act to pediatric hospitals. For lots of complex reasons, hospitals that primarily treated children were left out of funding and it never made much sense. That changed today. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

I agree, @SenKamalaHarris. This will only get worse if we don’t take it more seriously. We need to ramp up testing. I’ve also introduced legislation to make the #COVID19 vaccine free once it’s available. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

During the pandemic, Black women entrepreneurs have missed out on PPP loans more often than their white counterparts. As we recognize Black Women’s Equal Pay Day today, it’s more important than ever that we support Black women-owned local businesses. https://t.co/rZn1Gd3CQt — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

RT @AWEA: AWEA is proud to recognize @SenTinaSmith as a 2020 Wind Champion. Senator Smith’s leadership on clean energy is helping to ensure… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Working together & across the aisle is how you get things done in the Senate. I teamed up w/ @SenatorFischer to help make sure all Americans can access mental health services, especially during #COVID19. Read abt our bipartisan bill in our @rollcall op-ed: https://t.co/Gq5HPz34jX — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

When Trump says exactly what he’s really thinking, and it’s as bad as you thought: — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

It’s National Breastfeeding Month, and this year, many parents are juggling childcare and work due to the pandemic. We need to support parents no matter how they feed their babies. If you’re keeping your children fed, you’re doing a great job. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

At 100 years old, this MN veteran walked 100 miles to raise money for COVID-19 relief. Congratulations to Mickey Nelson, and thank you for serving our country during both WWII and the pandemic. https://t.co/k39kQFfkiM — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Test, treat, vaccinate, we need all three to end this pandemic. Combined with my previous work, this bill would ensure that a full continuum of care can be provided to every American free of charge. Here’s a link if you want to learn more: https://t.co/0Tgr43W3X5 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

BREAKING: I wrote the bill to make COVID testing free for all Americans and today, I’m announcing a bill to make any future vaccine free as well, whether you have insurance or not. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

We deserve some answers. https://t.co/PVFEL9x5Mj — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Minneapolis residents report not getting their ballots by mail. People are worried they won’t get their Rx drugs delivered. Meanwhile, Trump’s Postmaster General (and top Trump donor) reassigned some two dozen top USPS employees and made moves to cut service. During a pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Wait, there’s more. Recent mail disruptions in Minneapolis could disenfranchise residents of public housing, which… https://t.co/4n7C5QQmXQ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

I’m all for strengthening USPS, but DeJoy has not given the public reason to believe he’s acting in good faith. Plu… https://t.co/LMoqJCIgqd — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

People across the country are experiencing mail delays, and it appears to be no accident. I joined @SenWarren and others in asking for an immediate investigation into operations and conflicts of interest at the USPS, including the Postmaster General. https://t.co/GM1CME3OJN — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

I’m with @SenAmyKlobuchar. Everyone deserves a high-speed connection, especially during this period of isolation. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Congratulations to Minnesota’s new Teacher of the Year, Qorsho Hassan! Echo Park Elementary is lucky to have you. Thank you for all you do to make your students’ futures as bright as possible. https://t.co/Da66Z2YQs6 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Today is the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, now the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. 7 years ago, the Supreme Court gutted it. We need to restore those protections so that every American can vote safely, easily, and free from discrimination. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

You can read more about our bill here. Thank you so much to @ChrisMurphyCT for working on this with me. https://t.co/gQWLLNFixo — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

COVID-19's high impact on communities of color has shown just how much health is determined by circumstances and events that take place long before anyone enters a doctor’s office. Today, I’m announcing a bill that ensures we are addressing this in our public health efforts. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Workers of color disproportionately face retaliation when they report COVID-19 concerns. I’m with @SenKamalaHarris — the federal government needs to protect all workers from being punished for reporting workplace hazards. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Achieving carbon neutral electricity is no small feat. Congrats to the University of Minnesota Morris for doing its part to combat climate change and setting an example for campuses across the country. https://t.co/TGoZUhbZ1S — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Good things for America could be happening under that dome. #Vote https://t.co/FiDuLmWVSJ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

At the end of the day, the public overwhelmingly supports legalization but our laws have not kept up. I'm here to say that yes, our country can legalize marijuana and do so in a smart, commonsense way. You can read more about my bill here: https://t.co/ndbxOZCeOj — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Finally, we need to do more research on a scientific standard for detecting marijuana-impaired driving, while preventing a repeat of the racist enforcement patterns of The War on Drugs. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

We also need a national strategy to combat the use and abuse of marijuana by kids, as well as create safety and quality control standards for how marijuana is grown, transported, and sold. Guidelines for all of that are in my bill. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

That means that just like with alcohol and tobacco, we need to put the FDA in charge of regulating labeling and advertising. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Second, if we legalize, we need to do it the right way. In addition to passing @SenKamalaHarris’s MORE Act to expunge marijuana-related convictions and reinvest in communities harmed by the War on Drugs, we need to ensure legal marijuana is safe, regulated, and well-researched. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

First off, federal marijuana prohibition is a failed policy, and the public overwhelmingly supports legalization. 42 states and DC already allow some degree of marijuana use. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Tina Smith @SenTinaSmith

Today I’m announcing my bill to legalize marijuana. Here’s a bit more about what is in the bill and how we can do this while protecting the health, safety, and civil rights of our communities: [THREAD] — PolitiTweet.org