Brookhaven Daily Leader
Franklin County Hospital gets stronger footing with new appropriations package
Daily Leader Staff
President Donald Trump signed a five-bill appropriations package Feb. 3 that includes a wide assortment of benefits for Mississippi, including a provision fought for by Sen...
Clinton Courier
Congress approves millions for pipeline project
A project seen as crucial to future progress in Clinton and other parts of western Hinds County is another step closer to being fully funded.
By Randy Bell
On January 15, the U.S. Senate approved the FY2026 Department of the...
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg secures $1M in federal funding for Edward Street project
By Delaney Dukes
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - After weeks of back-and-forth in Washington, Congress passed a spending package.
Among the bills making up that package are funds headed to Hattiesburg.
Hattiesb...
Natchez Democrat
Trump funding boost gives Natchez $2 million start on Canal Street bridge replacement
Trump-approved $2M gives Natchez key funding to replace the Canal Street Bridge, as city seeks $3.8M more for the $5.8M project to safeguard downtown access.
Jan Griffey, The Natchez Democrat
N...
Magnolia Tribune
Hyde-Smith thanks Trump for signing bill with provision to aid Franklin County Hospital
Senator Hyde-Smith was in the Oval Office with President Trump on Tuesday for the signing of appropriations bills.
By Frank Corder
Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) joined fellow...
The Fence Post
India, US announce trade deal; there’s ag uncertainty
Hagstrom Report
President Trump announced a trade deal with India on Monday, but there are few details and analysts say the prospects for the deal are uncertain.
Trump said on Truth Social that India agreed to stop buying oil...
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Mississippi senators pledge support for long-term recovery from devastating ice storm
By WDAM Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDAM) – United States Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) Wednesday affirmed their readiness to support additional federal aid to...
Home Care Magazine
Senate Passes Bill to Extend Medicare Telehealth Access Until 2027
U.S. Senate passed the CONNECT for Health Act which extends Medicare telehealth access through 2027
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
WASHINGTON—The United States Senate passed a bipartisan funding bill that included a...
WXXV-TV Gulfport
Two Coast ports receive federal funds
WXXV Staff
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill into law that earmarks money for two Mississippi Coast ports.
The Fiscal Year 26 Energy and Water Development Bill will send $6.7 million to the Port of Gulfport and $6.5 Million...
West Orlando (Fla.) News
Florida Senator Sponsors Pregnant Students’ Rights, Interstate Abortion Notification
By Staff
Florida Senator Ashley Moody is supporting the right to life and sponsoring the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act.
The Pregnant...
