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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.


MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR HURRICANE IDA

MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR HURRICANE IDA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden urging him to approve Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a major disaster declaration for Hurricane Ida.

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), and Michael Guest (R-Miss.)...

HYDE-SMITH SEEKS COMMITMENT INTERIOR DEPT. RULES WON’T MAKE OFFSHORE ENERGY PRODUCTION UNFEASIBLE

HYDE-SMITH SEEKS COMMITMENT INTERIOR DEPT. RULES WON’T MAKE OFFSHORE ENERGY PRODUCTION UNFEASIBLE

Miss. Senator Presses Land and Minerals Management Nominee on Compliance with Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act

091521-RH6-812 Ag Dairy Hearing
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Administration Compliance with Offshore Energy Law.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today sought assurances that the Biden administration, now under court order to allow offshore energy leasing, will not attempt to impose...

HYDE-SMITH SEEKS ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

HYDE-SMITH SEEKS ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

Original Cosponsor of Legislation to Sustain Mississippi-critical Program Before Sept. 30 Expiration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today said she will push for passage of legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before it expires on Sept. 30.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the NFIP Extension...

State representative pledges to address garbage bill law

Monroe Journal

State representative pledges to address garbage bill law

By Ray Van Dusen

ABERDEEN – A reoccurring topic the board of supervisors has addressed for years regarding delinquent garbage bills could possibly get some reprieve in Jackson.

State law mandates delinquent garbage bills are...

Haaland pressed over Interior Department leasing schedule

CQ Roll Call
 
Haaland pressed over Interior Department leasing schedule
 
By David Jordan, CQ
 
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Wednesday defended her department’s policy as Republicans said its oil and gas leasing activities have contributed to high fuel prices.
 
Haaland appeared before the...

Mississippi leaders react to Supreme Court EPA ruling

WTOK-TV Meridian

Mississippi leaders react to Supreme Court EPA ruling

By WTOK Staff

JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday the U. S. Supreme Court ‘struck a major blow against President Biden’s radical Green New Deal agenda’ with its ruling in the West Virginia vs...