Photo of an empty road with fencing on both sides of the road

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 LOOKS TO EXTEND, IMPROVE CSP & EQIP, POPULAR USDA CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

HYDE-SMITH LOOKS TO EXTEND, IMPROVE CSP & EQIP, POPULAR USDA CONSERVATION PROGRAMS 

Miss. Witness Advocates for Programs Used in the Magnolia State for Soil Improvement, Flood Control

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Seeks Input on the Future of Popular USDA Conservation Programs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today tackled the need to improve U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs that are popular among Mississippi producers and communities to improve...

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS EXPANDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS EXPANDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT

Cosponsors Bill to Modernize Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to Ease Affordable Housing Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, recently threw her support behind legislation to expand and strengthen a federal tax credit that has helped Mississippi build more affordable housing.

Hyde-Smith is among the 29 original...

AS USDA DELIVERS AG AID TO FARMERS, HYDE-SMITH PUSHES FOR STRONGER FARM SAFETY NET IN TRUMP’S ‘BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL’

AS USDA DELIVERS AG AID TO FARMERS, HYDE-SMITH PUSHES FOR STRONGER FARM SAFETY NET IN TRUMP’S ‘BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’

Miss. Senator Touts Ongoing Budget Reconciliation Process as Subcommittee Reviews FY26 USDA Budget

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Praises Help for Farmers, While Looking to Build Stronger Farm Safety Net.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised U.S. Department of Agriculture efforts to get congressionally-approved aid to farmers, but warned that many...

Victim’s family continues the fight for Lowndes County traffic light

WCBI-TV Columbus 

Victim’s family continues the fight for Lowndes County traffic light

Nicholas Jenkins' family is still looking for answers six months later.

By Charity Johnson

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Six months after a fatal car accident in Lowndes County, a family is still searching...

Okhissa Lake Lodge project takes major step forward with groundbreaking

Franklin Advocate
 
Okhissa Lake Lodge project takes major step forward with groundbreaking
 
By Paul Keane, Franklin Advocate

Steady steps toward an end goal brought local, state and federal leaders together Friday to break ground on the entrance road to the Okhissa Lake Lodge project.

Officials...

Our View: High-speed internet plan helps bridge the gap

Meridian Star

Our View: High-speed internet plan helps bridge the gap

By Star Editorial   

Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced the state’s plan to bring high-speed internet to every part of the state received approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, bringing...