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 COSPONSORS BILL TO HELP WORKERS PAY FOR SKILLS TRAINING & CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO HELP WORKERS PAY FOR SKILLS TRAINING & CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS
Measure Would Expand Use of College Savings Plans for Skilled Jobs that Don’t Require Degrees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week cosponsored legislation to expand the use of 529 educational savings accounts beyond current limits that only permit workers and families to use these accounts to pay for college, university, and vocational school expenses.
The bipartisan Fre...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN CHALLENGE TO DESTRUCTIVE BIDEN ENERGY PLAN
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN CHALLENGE TO DESTRUCTIVE BIDEN ENERGY PLAN
Miss. Senators, Colleagues Assert EPA Exceeded Authority with Unlawful Clean Power Plan 2.0
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 39 Republican Senators urging Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to withdraw his agency’s unlawful “Clean Power Plan 2.0,” a plan that will effectively shut down affordable and reliable energy and intensify the...
HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES BENEFITS OF STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ENERGY PROJECTS
HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES BENEFITS OF STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ENERGY PROJECTS
Miss. Senator Receives Testimony on Effects of Slow Pipeline, Transmission Projects on Consumers & Investors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today advocated for energy infrastructure permitting reforms to facilitate the delivery of U.S.-produced natural gas and other energy...
County dedicates Coldwater Bridge in honor of Harvey Lee
DeSoto Times-Tribune
County dedicates Coldwater Bridge in honor of Harvey Lee
By Christie Barclay
In the heart of DeSoto County, Mississippi, Harvey Lee, affectionately known as "Big Harv," was a man with big visions and an even bigger heart. As a dedicated representative of District 5 on the...
Hyde-Smith asks for $2.2 million in appropriations bill for Burns Bottom
Columbus Dispatch
Hyde-Smith asks for $2.2 million in appropriations bill for Burns Bottom
By Brian Jones
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith told the Columbus Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon that she had included a little more than $2 million in federal appropriations for the Columbus Redevelopment...
MC Airport director begins term as state airports association president
Monroe Journal
MC Airport director begins term as state airports association president
By Ray Van Dusen
Since Wes Kirkpatrick took the Monroe County Airport director’s position in January 2011, it has been awarded more than $3.5 million in grants. In September, he assumed the role of president of...