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 EXPLORES RURAL WATER PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS IN 2023 FARM BILL

HYDE-SMITH EXPLORES RURAL WATER PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS IN 2023 FARM BILL

071923 Ag Rural Water Hearing
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Explores Improving USDA Rural Water Programs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today explored how the 2023 Farm Bill can maintain and improve rural water programs that serve a large segment of the population in Mississippi and across rural America.

Hyde-Smith participated in a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy hearing titled, Rural Water...

HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES PUBLIC COMMENT ON YAZOO BACKWATER PLAN AS FEDS TAKE NEXT STEP FORWARD

HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES PUBLIC COMMENT ON YAZOO BACKWATER PLAN AS FEDS TAKE NEXT STEP FORWARD

Army Corps Publishes Notice of Intent to Prep Draft Environmental Impact Statement on New Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged Mississippians to review and comment on a proposed draft environmental impact statement (EIS) required to advance a new plan to bring flood control to the Yazoo Backwater Area.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting public...

HYDE-SMITH, WICKER & CASSIDY WANT GAO STUDY OF NEW FLOOD PROGRAM TO INCLUDE KEY INFORMATION

HYDE-SMITH, WICKER & CASSIDY WANT GAO STUDY OF NEW FLOOD PROGRAM TO INCLUDE KEY INFORMATION

Senators Issue Letter to GAO Regarding Facts & Data Needed to Assess FEMA’s Troubled NFIP RR2.0 Program 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a letter she led with U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) that seeks to ensure the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) considers key facts and data in any legitimate assessment of the...

Supervisors, FEMA rep address ongoing needs

Monroe Journal

Supervisors, FEMA rep address ongoing needs

By Ray Van Dusen

ABERDEEN – During Aug. 18’s board of supervisors meeting, Cynthia Brunson of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s governmental affairs introduced herself, which opened discussion about a pilot storm shelter program...