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.
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $2.0 MILLION GRANT FOR USM MARINE RESEARCH CENTER
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $2.0 MILLION GRANT FOR USM MARINE RESEARCH CENTER
RESTORE Act Funding to Support Upgrades for Oceans Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), today announced a $2,019,655 grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to make improvements to the University of Southern Mississippi Marine Research Center.
The funds are being made available as...
HYDE-SMITH: COMMERCE DEPT. HAS FUNDS NOW TO ADDRESS MISSISSIPPI FISHERIES DISASTER
HYDE-SMITH: COMMERCE DEPT. HAS FUNDS NOW TO ADDRESS MISSISSIPPI FISHERIES DISASTER
Citing Mounting Challenges for Gulf Coast, Hyde-Smith Urges Commerce Sec. to Take Swift Action to Use Available Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to take swift action to approve a fishery disaster determination for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, using recently-approved funding for fishery disaster assistance.
Hyde-Smith, who serves...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $2.16 MILLION IN PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO MISS. COUNTIES
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $2.16 MILLION IN PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO MISS. COUNTIES
Dept. of the Interior Program Helps Counties with Federal Lands, Installations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that Mississippi will receive $2.16 million in Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments for 2019.
The FY2019 PILT payments going to 72 Mississippi counties range in value from $245,653 for Lafayette County to $111 for Noxubee County. The payments are issued by...
District to prepare environmental impact statement for pumps project
Vicksburg Post
District to prepare environmental impact statement for pumps project
By John Surratt
The announcement Thursday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District will prepare a supplemental environmental impact study for the Yazoo Area Pump Project has some officials hoping...
Mississippi Levee Board takes strong stand in favor of backwater pumps
Vicksburg Post
Mississippi Levee Board takes strong stand in favor of backwater pumps
By Tim Reeves
The Mississippi Levee Board has taken an official stand in full support of the completion of the backwater pumps project.
In a statement released Wednesday, the board not only issued its strong...
Oil-state lawmakers hope for resolution at OPEC
Roll Call
Oil-state lawmakers hope for resolution at OPEC
Cartel's virtual meeting Thursday may provide an opportunity for its members and Russia to agree on production limits to stabilize markets
By Elvina Nawaguna
Lawmakers who have been pushing the Trump administration to exert more pressure...