Rural Development
July 29, 2016
Following my request in May for nominations for the Third District Excellence in Economic Development Award, more than 50 nominations from nearly 30 communities came pouring in. This award celebrates individuals and businesses strengthening the Third District through innovation, hard work, and entrepreneurship.
Issues:EconomyJobsRural Development
July 25, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced the winners of the 2016 Third District Excellence in Economic Development Award. Smith's award honors eight individuals and businesses helping to strengthen Nebraska communities through innovation, hard work, and entrepreneurship.
Issues:EconomyJobsRural Development
July 22, 2016
The enduring natural beauty of our state combined with its growing productivity is a testament to Nebraskans’ shared commitment to conserving our land and resources. Despite these efforts, federal bureaucrats continue to issue onerous regulations which threaten jobs and economic growth, especially in rural America.
Issues:AgricultureRural Development
January 29, 2016
Speaking with nearly 200 young farmers and ranchers from across our state recently reinforced to me how bright the future looks for Nebraska agriculture.
January 12, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union address.
November 19, 2015
In recognition of National Rural Health Day, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives this afternoon to bring attention to the challenges rural Americans face in maintaining access to quality health care.
Issues:Health CareRural Development
November 2, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has received the 2015 Fueling Growth Award for his leadership in supporting domestic energy production and the ethanol industry.
September 25, 2015
With more than 96 percent of the world’s customers living outside our borders, trade provides tremendous opportunities to grow our rural economy. As our work on trade negotiations moves forward, I am committed to expanding access to thriving and growing international markets for Nebraska producers, manufacturers, and consumers.
September 22, 2015
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), who serves on the Committee on Ways and Means and its Subcommittee on Trade, hosted Growing Nebraska Through Trade today at Raising Nebraska in Grand Island.
September 18, 2015
Access to commercial air service is crucial to keeping rural America connected to the rest of the country and attracting entrepreneurs to invest and expand in our communities. As Kevin Howard, director of the Alliance Visitors Bureau, has said, “Economic developers don’t come into town on the bus.”