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.
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCE ‘TORNADO ACT’
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCE ‘TORNADO ACT’
Legislation Aimed at Improving Severe Storm, Tornado Forecasting & Emergency Alert Timing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) in reintroducing the Tornado Observation Research Notification and Deployment to Operations (TORNADO) Act to improve the forecasting and understanding of tornadoes and other hazardous weather.
The TORNADO Act would require the National Oceanic and...
HYDE-SMITH PRESSURES DOE ON NEW TRANSFORMER ENERGY STANDARDS
HYDE-SMITH PRESSURES DOE ON NEW TRANSFORMER ENERGY STANDARDS
Miss. Senator Says Miss. Suppliers Alarmed by “Cart before the Horse” Mandates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday pressed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on whether her agency will stop proposed energy-efficiency standards for electric distribution transformers that are already affecting...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $35.2 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $35.2 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of almost $35.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for airport improvement throughout Mississippi.
The 39 grant awards were made through the long-running Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the newer Airport Improvement Grant (AIG) program. Several of the AIG grants are designed complement...
Smooth move: City receives historic $25M grant to revitalize roads
Laurel Leader-Call
Smooth move: City receives historic $25M grant to revitalize roads
By Mark Thornton
Motorists in Laurel will soon have a smoother ride on some of the city’s most traveled roadways thanks to federal funds of almost $25 million.
America’s “Home Town” is the recipient of a $24.8...
Menendez Announces Intro of National Flood Insurance Program
Insider NJ
Menendez Announces Intro of National Flood Insurance Program
By Insider NJ
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.-06) joined today with local leaders, advocates and home owners to announce the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral National Flood...
Corps of Engineers announces next steps to complete Yazoo Backwater Project
Vicksburg Post
Corps of Engineers announces next steps to complete Yazoo Backwater Project
By Staff Reports
The Federal Register officially published a Notice of Intent on Thursday for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Corps...