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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. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $24.3 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 26 MISS. AIRPORTS

MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $24.3 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 26 MISS. AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Representatives Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today announced the award of $24.3 million in grants to make improvements at 26 Mississippi airfields.

The U.S. Department of Transportation on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Airport Improvement Program grants.

“Improvi...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES URGE ADMINISTRATION TO END PROPOSAL THAT WOULD HARM SMALLER METROPOLITAN AREAS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES URGE ADMINISTRATION TO END PROPOSAL THAT WOULD HARM SMALLER METROPOLITAN AREAS

Miss. Senators Warn of Negative Impact from Proposed Status Change to Hattiesburg

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among a bipartisan group of 25 Senators who sent a letter that encourages Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Rob Fairweather to abandon plans to change the current definition of a Metropolitan...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP FIX JACKSON WATER WOES

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP FIX JACKSON WATER WOES

Measure Would Tap Army Corps, EPA & EDA Resources for Urgent Water Infrastructure Work

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the recent collapse of the water system in Mississippi’s state capital, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to authorize a multipronged federal approach to help the City of Jackson overcome long-neglected water infrastructure upgrades.

The Emergency Water Infrastructure Improvements...

Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act bill introduced

DeSoto County News

Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act bill introduced

By Bob Bakken 

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has introduced the Domestic Energy Crisis Relief Act to restore commonsense to U.S. energy policies in a manner that would enhance job creation and energy security.

The...