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.
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SERVE ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SERVE ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, who was nominated to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
“President Trump has exercised his right to put forth a...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $22.7 MILLION TO REPAIR STORM-DAMAGED FEDERAL ROADWAYS IN MISS.
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $22.7 MILLION TO REPAIR STORM-DAMAGED FEDERAL ROADWAYS IN MISS.
Funding Includes $8.0 Million Dedicated to Vicksburg National Military Park & Natchez Trace
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the award of more than $22.7 million in emergency relief funding to offset the costs for repairing and reconstructing federal roadways damaged by flooding and storms earlier this year.
Among...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $6.22 MILLION GRANT FOR GRENADA RAILROAD PROJECT
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $6.22 MILLION GRANT FOR GRENADA RAILROAD PROJECT
Federal Grant Will Strengthen Cargo Rail Service Between Grenada and Memphis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $6.22 million grant to Grenada Railroad, LLC, to complete the final phase of a project to refurbish a rail line between Canton and Memphis, Tenn.
Wicker and Hyde-Smith, strong supporters of the Grenada rail line, wrote...
Sen. Hyde-Smith wants agreement on future of pumping station
WJTV-TV Jackson
Sen. Hyde-Smith wants agreement on future of pumping station
By Rachel Hernandez
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and United States Army Corps of Engineers officials are looking for the next step for the Yazoo Backwater Area.
At a Senate...
GSA Awards Courthouse Contract
Delta Democrat Times (Greenville, MS)
GSA Awards Courthouse Contract
By Staff Reports
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announces the award of the construction contract for the new U.S. Courthouse in Greenville to Robins & Morton. The new Federal courthouse will provide the Judiciary...
Bill aims to protect flood insurance policy holders from rate hike
WXXV-TV Gulfport
Bill aims to protect flood insurance policy holders from rate hike
WXXV Staff
Today, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced a bill to protect flood insurance policyholders.
On Friday, a new rate structure for the National Flood Insurance Program takes effect.
For many people...