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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 $744K GRANT FOR COAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $744K GRANT FOR COAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Department of Transportation Award to Support Better Bus Service in Gulfport

WASHINGTON – 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 $744,000 grant for the Coast Transit Authority to support clean-energy transit service in Gulfport.  

The grant is part of the Low and No Emissions program within the U.S. Department of...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & KELLY ANNOUNCE $52.4M GRANT FOR MS-76 WIDENING PROJECT

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & KELLY ANNOUNCE $52.4M GRANT FOR MS-76 WIDENING PROJECT

Department of Transportation Grant to Boost Automobile Manufacturing Corridor in Mississippi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $52.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support construction of an 8.3-mile, four-lane divided arterial segment of MS Highway 76 in Itawamba...

HYDE-SMITH PROPOSES DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE

HYDE-SMITH PROPOSES DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE

Miss. Senator Authors Bill to Create Commerce Dept. Program, Akin to USDA Aid to Farmers & Ranchers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the midst of a devastating Gulf of Mexico shrimp and oyster season, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to create a disaster assistance program for commercial fishing and aquaculture operations.

The Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture Protection Act of 2019 (S.2209)...

Officials Announce Details Of $1.8 Million Hub City Transit Grant

Pine Belt News, Hattiesburg

Officials Announce Details Of $1.8 Million Hub City Transit Grant

By Haskel Burns

Against the backdrop of a Hub City Transit bus stop at Edwards Street Fellowship Center, Mayor Toby Barker and other city officials announced the details of a $1.8 million grant from the...

City Gets Grant for Transit Upgrades

Pine Belt News, Hattiesburg

City Gets Grant for Transit Upgrades

By Haskel Burns 

Hattiesburg’s Hub City Transit system will be the recipient of a $1.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to improve bus stops by adding sidewalks, pedestrian signals and crosswalks at select...

$1.82 million awarded to Hattiesburg’s transit system

WJTV-TV Jackson

$1.82 million awarded to Hattiesburg’s transit system

NEWS

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Representative Steven Palazzo announced a $1.82 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to increase usage of the City of...