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Senator Hyde-Smith knows dependence on foreign oil poses economic and national security risks for the United States.  The Senator supports responsible exploration and production of Mississippi’s and the nation’s energy resources, including the development of new technologies to support the production of biofuels and other energy sources.

Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of conservation and good stewardship of our natural resources.  She supports balanced and responsible resource management policies to ensure Mississippi’s forests, wetlands, and coastal region remain assets for future generations to enjoy.


HYDE-SMITH PROPOSES USING TARIFF REVENUES TO FUND BORDER BARRIERS

HYDE-SMITH PROPOSES USING TARIFF REVENUES TO FUND BORDER BARRIERS

Legislation Targets 50 Percent of Revenue from Tariffs on Chinese Products for Border Security Purposes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the introduction of legislation to fund U.S. border security barriers with revenues generated from tariffs imposed on Chinese goods.
 
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, introduced the Border, Law...

MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $14.1 MILLION USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR NEW ALBANY WASTEWATER PLANT

MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $14.1 MILLION USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR NEW ALBANY WASTEWATER PLANT

USDA Provides $29.4 Million in Loan & Grant Awards for Water & Wastewater Projects in State

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) today praised the approval of a $14.1 million loan and grant package from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will allow the City of New Albany to replace its wastewater...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $22.5 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS.

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $22.5 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS.

FY2019 Work Plan Adds Money for 15 Projects, Including Water Improvements & Dredging

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will invest an additional $22.5 million on 15 projects in Mississippi, including $3.0 million for a Vicksburg wastewater project and millions for dredging at ports in Gulfport, Pascagoula, Vicksburg, and Greenville.

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USDA offers funding for rural water project in Lamar Co.

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

USDA offers funding for rural water project in Lamar Co.

By Renaldo Hopkins

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith announced more than $4.13 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture grant and loan funding for water infrastructure projects in Lamar and Copiah...

VT Halter and Q-LNG Conduct Naming Ceremony for LNG Bunkering Barge

Maritime Executive

VT Halter and Q-LNG Conduct Naming Ceremony for LNG Bunkering Barge

By The Maritime Executive

Celebrating shipbuilders and protecting our nation were the main messages as VT Halter Marine, Inc. (VT Halter Marine), a company of ST Engineering North America, conducted a vessel...