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 VOTES TO AUTHORIZE FED. SUPPORT FOR WATER PROJECTS IN MISS.
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO AUTHORIZE FED. SUPPORT FOR WATER PROJECTS IN MISS.
U.S. Senate Sends Water Resources Development Act to White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) late Wednesday voted for final passage of water infrastructure legislation that authorizes federal resources for improving waterways, flood control, ports, and other projects in Mississippi.
The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (S.4367 or WRDA) authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects...
MISS. SENATORS APPLAUD ARMY CORPS APPROVAL OF FINAL YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS PLAN
MISS. SENATORS APPLAUD ARMY CORPS APPROVAL OF FINAL YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS PLAN
Long-Sought Flood Control Project will Benefit the People, Economy & Environment of the South Mississippi Delta
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today applauded the release of the final U.S. Army Corps of Engineers environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area, which will move the long-sought flood control project toward becoming a...
HYDE-SMITH’S NATCHEZ HISTORICAL SITES LEGISLATION APPROVED BY ENERGY COMMITTEE
HYDE-SMITH’S NATCHEZ HISTORICAL SITES LEGISLATION APPROVED BY ENERGY COMMITTEE
Amended Bill Elevates Grand Village of the Natchez Indians within the National Park System, Sets Stage for Adding Historic Jefferson College
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved legislation authored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) to make the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Adams County an affiliated area of the National Park Service (NPS).
Hyde...
Army Corps updates include Backwater Area Project
Vicksburg Post
Army Corps updates include Backwater Area Project
By Miranda Willson
The Army Corps of Engineers updated lawmakers on hot-button water and energy projects recently, including a World War II-era flood-control proposal.
The agency plans to issue a draft environmental impact...
Washington trip sought federal funds to help area fire department better serve public
New Albany Gazette
Washington trip sought federal funds to help area fire department better serve public
By Hank Wiesner, Special to the Gazette
New Albany Fire Chief Mark Whiteside, who is Vice-President-at-Large with the Mississippi Fire Fighter's Association, an Adjunct Fire Instructor with...
Olive Branch aldermen updated on Washington trip, The Light Garden
DeSoto County News
Olive Branch aldermen updated on Washington trip, The Light Garden
By Bob Bakken
Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams updated the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday about the recent Blue Ribbon trip that city and county officials made to meet with their representatives in Washington, D.C...