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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.


HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES $52 MILLION GRANT TO REVIVE GLOSTER RAIL SERVICE

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES $52 MILLION GRANT TO REVIVE GLOSTER RAIL SERVICE

Gloster Southern Restoration Project in Amite Co. Receives U.S. Dept. of Transportation Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the award of $52 million to restore the Gloster Southern Railroad system in southwest Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith, ranking member on the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, worked actively with the Town of Gloster to...

HYDE-SMITH SIGNS AMICUS BRIEF SUPPORTING GULF OF MEXICO ENERGY PRODUCTION

HYDE-SMITH SIGNS AMICUS BRIEF SUPPORTING GULF OF MEXICO ENERGY PRODUCTION

Senate, House Lawmakers Support Lawsuit Challenging Biden Administration Changes to Sept. 27 Lease Sale

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reported that she has signed an amicus brief in a federal case that challenges the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) decision to alter the terms of “Lease Sale 261” in the Gulf of Mexico, which is scheduled for Sept. 27.

The congressional amicus...

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...

Natchez National Cemetery stabilization project complete

WJTV-TV Jackson

Natchez National Cemetery stabilization project complete

By Kristopher White

NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the City of Natchez announced the stabilization project at the Natchez National Cemetery has been completed.

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson made the announcement on...

USACE Vicksburg District celebrates 150 years of service to the nation

Vicksburg Post

USACE Vicksburg District celebrates 150 years of service to the nation

By Staff Reports

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District recognized 150 years of service to the nation with a formal celebration at district headquarters last Wednesday

Distinguished guests...

Plans for new Post Office start to take shape

Gluckstadt Journal

Plans for new Post Office start to take shape

By John Lee

Gluckstadt Mayor Walter Morrison said he has wanted a Post Office for the past two years, and plans are finally starting to come into focus. 

“One of the things I think drove the incorporation of the City of Gluckstadt...