Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation. She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth. She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs. Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN BILL TO BLOCK BIDEN ENERGY BAN
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN BILL TO BLOCK BIDEN ENERGY BAN
Miss. Senators Work to Protect Thousands of Energy Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing the Protecting our Wealth of Energy Resources (POWER) Act of 2021.
The POWER Act would prohibit the President or his Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Energy from blocking energy or mineral leasing and permitting on...
MISS. LAWMAKERS APPLAUD $32 MILLION GRANT TO MEMA FOR VACCINE DISTRIBUTION
MISS. LAWMAKERS APPLAUD $32 MILLION GRANT TO MEMA FOR VACCINE DISTRIBUTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today applauded a $32 million Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts.
“This additional funding for vaccine distribution is great news for...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RENEW SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION FUNDING PROTECTION ACT
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RENEW SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION FUNDING PROTECTION ACT
Reintroduced Measure Would Protect Offshore Energy Production and Associated Conservation and Economic Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today renewed their support of the Conservation Funding Protection Act, legislation that would protect jobs, energy exploration, and conservation initiatives along the Gulf Coast.
The Mississippi lawmakers joined Senator John...
Supervisors Revisit Lake Project, Request Federal Funds
Choctaw Plaindealer
Supervisors Revisit Lake Project, Request Federal Funds
By Amy Stewart Cagle
The Choctaw County Board of Supervisors desires federal funds for the undertaking of a feasibility study for a multi-use surface water impoundment. A request made through the office of U.S. Senator...
Bill that could bring billions of coastal restoration dollars to Louisiana heads to Senate
Lafayette (La.) Daily Advertiser
Bill that could bring billions of coastal restoration dollars to Louisiana heads to Senate
By William Taylor Potter,
A U.S. Senate committee advanced a bill Thursday that could send billions of dollars for coastal restoration to Louisiana and other Gulf Coast...
As Fuel Prices Drive Record Inflation Numbers, Interior Secretary Says Department “Doesn’t Consider Cost” In Federal Oil And Gas Program
Energy In Depth
As Fuel Prices Drive Record Inflation Numbers, Interior Secretary Says Department “Doesn’t Consider Cost” In Federal Oil And Gas Program
By Nicole Jacobs
During a recent Senate Appropriations hearing, Interior Sec. Deb Haaland admitted that under her leadership, the Department...