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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:  ADDITIONAL $63.6 MILLION FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS., INCLUDING $9.2 MILLION FOR YAZOO BACKWATER AREA PUMPS

HYDE-SMITH:  ADDITIONAL $63.6 MILLION FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS., INCLUDING $9.2 MILLION FOR YAZOO BACKWATER AREA PUMPS

Additional Funding for 17 Projects Will Aid Community Wastewater Projects, Harbor Dredging, Flood Control Works

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is directing an additional $63.6 million in FY2021 funding to Mississippi for work on 17 projects, including $9.2 million for pre-construction project...

HYDE-SMITH READY TO FINISH THE JOB WITH FINAL GREEN LIGHT FROM ARMY CORPS ON YAZOO PUMPS

HYDE-SMITH READY TO FINISH THE JOB WITH FINAL GREEN LIGHT FROM ARMY CORPS ON YAZOO PUMPS

Corps’ Record of Decision Signing Clears Way for Backwater Area Pump Project Implementation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today committed to finishing the job now that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed pivotal documentation to move forward with its new Proposed Plan for the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps.

The Corps on Friday signed a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Yazo...

HYDE-SMITH TAKES OATH, PLEDGES CONTINUED FOCUS ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES FACING MISS. & NATION

HYDE-SMITH TAKES OATH, PLEDGES CONTINUED FOCUS ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES FACING MISS. & NATION

Hyde-Smith Sworn-In for Six-Year Term as 117th Congress Begins

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VIDEO:  U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Takes the Oath of Office Following November Election Victory.
PHOTOS:  Reenactment Photos with Vice President Mike Pence – One, Two & Three.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today took the oath of office to serve all Mississippians in the United State Senate for the next six...

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

The Associated Press

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...