Delta Region

MISS. LAWMAKERS URGE CAUTION IN IMPLEMENTING NEW ORGAN DONATION STANDARDS

Hyde-Smith, Wicker & Guest Ask CMS to Work with Mississippi as it Changes Performance Metrics

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with U.S. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today issued a letter that encourages the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to consider feedback from the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) and similar...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH

Agreement Follows Senators’ Request, Supports Producers and Expands Food Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she expects Mississippi catfish producers to benefit from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $20 million in farm-raised catfish for distribution through food banks, charities, and other nutrition assistance programs.

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HYDE-SMITH, FERC COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE AFFORDABILITY AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE

Senate FERC Oversight Hearing Heavily Focused on Rising Power Demands & Affordability

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Electricity Affordability with FERC Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday sought additional details on the mechanisms being put in place to protect families, small businesses, and communities from high electricity bills as data centers and...