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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.


WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $1.5M FOR BALDWYN GAS LINE REPAIR

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $1.5M FOR BALDWYN GAS LINE REPAIR
 
Economic Development Grant Expected to Create 425 Jobs, Retain 1,439 Jobs, and Spur $57M in Private Investment

 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $1.5 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to the City of Baldwyn to upgrade the city’s natural gas transmission system.
 
According to City of Baldwyn estimates, the project is expected to...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $11.9 MILLION GRANT FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $11.9 MILLION GRANT FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

EPA Approves Funding for Mississippi Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced an $11.9 million grant to help Mississippi communities improve public water systems.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the funding for the Mississippi State Department of Health to administer the Mississippi Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.  The...

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE

Miss. Senator Worked to Influence Funding in Senate-passed “Minibus” Appropriations Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today highlighted rural development funding included in a four-bill funding package approved by the Senate on Wednesday.

The Senate voted 92-6 to approve a so-called “minibus” package (HR.6147) of four FY2019...

Coast airport receives $6.7 million grant

News Mississippi

Coast airport receives $6.7 million grant

By Steven Gagliano

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith and Representative Steven Palazzo announced the award of a $6,727,759 grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for the Trent Lott International...

$18.6 million approved to repair flood-damaged infrastructure

Vicksburg Post

$18.6 million approved to repair flood-damaged infrastructure

By Staff Reports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker announced Friday the approval of $18.6 million in emergency relief to repair or reconstruct flood-damaged transportation...