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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 CITES MISS. ENERGY PORTFOLIO TO PROMOTE U.S. NUCLEAR, FOSSIL FUEL SOURCES

HYDE-SMITH CITES MISS. ENERGY PORTFOLIO TO PROMOTE U.S. NUCLEAR, FOSSIL FUEL SOURCES

In DOE Budget Review Hearing, Hyde-Smith Stresses Need for Diverse Energy Sources, including Offshore Production and Nuclear Energy

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Energy Secretary Granholm on FY2022 Budget Requests.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said the federal budget should advocate for greater research and development to expand the U.S. energy supply, including...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH BACK BILL TO STRENGTHEN GULF REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH BACK BILL TO STRENGTHEN GULF REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM

Bipartisan Measure Amends GOMESA, Creates Revenue Sharing from Offshore Wind Projects 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week cosponsored bipartisan legislation that would improve Mississippi’s share of revenues generated from offshore energy production, including future wind projects.

The Mississippi Senators are original cosponsors of the Reinvesting in Shoreline...

HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES MISS. NEEDS WITH INTERIOR SECRETARY

HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES MISS. NEEDS WITH INTERIOR SECRETARY

Offshore Energy, Vicksburg Natl. Military Park & Other Projects Discussed at Hearing

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Interior Department Officials on Mississippi Issues.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today focused on issues of importance to Mississippi within the proposed FY2022 budget for the U.S. Department of the Interior, including offshore energy development, repairs to the Vicksburg National...

EPA Deals Delta Devastating Blow

Delta Council E-News

EPA Deals Delta Devastating Blow

EPA Confirms Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project is Still Subject to 2008 Veto

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) transmitted a letter to the Army for Civil Works on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, confirming the 2008...

Goals and projects for 2022 on the horizon

Natchez Democrat

Goals and projects for 2022 on the horizon

By Dan Gibson – From the Mayor’s Desk

It’s hard to believe we are about to enter the last several weeks of 2021! Over the past few days, I have been evaluating the progress we have made toward the Natchez Renewal this year, and I am now...

EPA overturns approval of Mississippi Yazoo Pumps Project

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EPA overturns approval of Mississippi Yazoo Pumps Project

By Leah Willingham

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it has overturned the approval of a massive flood-control project in the south Mississippi Delta that officials said was...