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 & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $5.39 MILLION GRANT TO IMPROVE DOWNTOWN HATTIESBURG RAIL CROSSINGS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $5.39 MILLION GRANT TO IMPROVE DOWNTOWN HATTIESBURG RAIL CROSSINGS
USDOT Supports Major Infrastructure Project to Reduce Wait Times, Enhance Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), today announced the award of a $5,397,300 federal grant to the City of Hattiesburg to construct a new downtown route along Hall Avenue that would include a bridge over the Canadian...
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR JANUARY STORM DAMAGE
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR JANUARY STORM DAMAGE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting full consideration of Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’s request for a major federal disaster declaration in the wake of devastation from severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and 17 confirmed tornadoes that occurred January 10-11.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $15.76 MILLION GRANT FOR PORT OF GULFPORT
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $15.76 MILLION GRANT FOR PORT OF GULFPORT
Port Infrastructure Project to Improve Freight Access and Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $15.76 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve highway access to the Port of Gulfport for military, commercial, and freight tenants.
The award will support...
Analysis: Mississippi senators split on infrastructure bill
Associated Press
Analysis: Mississippi senators split on infrastructure bill
By Emily Wagster Pettus
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s two Republican U.S. senators agree on many issues, but they split on a proposal for the federal government to spend $1 trillion on highways, water systems...
I-14 now a little closer to being reality
Brookhaven Daily Leader
I-14 now a little closer to being reality
By Brett Campbell
A new interstate could soon intersect Lincoln County along the Hwy. 84 corridor, as I-14 moves toward expansion from West Texas through Georgia.
The U.S. Senate recently unanimously passed an amendment adding...
U.S. Senate recognizes August as National Catfish Month
WJTV-TV Jackson
U.S. Senate recognizes August as National Catfish Month
By Cianna Reeves
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJTV) – On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to designate August 2021 as National Catfish Month.
The resolution recognizes the importance of catfish farmers and workers, and...