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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.


AS RANKING MEMBER, HYDE-SMITH SETS BROAD PRIORITIES FOR FY24 TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS

AS RANKING MEMBER, HYDE-SMITH SETS BROAD PRIORITIES FOR FY24 TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS

Miss. Senator States Support for Bridge, Airport Programs Zeroed Out in Biden Budget Request

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Rural Needs in Review of Transportation Budget Review.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Transportation Secretary Buttigieg.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In her new role as Ranking Member on the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD)...

HYDE-SMITH READIES FOR FIRST TRANSPORTATION APROPRIATIONS HEARING WITH 118th COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET

HYDE-SMITH READIES FOR FIRST TRANSPORTATION APROPRIATIONS HEARING WITH 118th COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET

Miss. Senator Takes Leading Role on Transportation, HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, Keeps Overall Committee Spots

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s (R-Miss.) first hearing as the new ranking member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee will occur Thursday as the Senate Appropriations Committee...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS BIDEN BUDGET ‘WILL DO ANYTHING BUT HELP’ NATION

HYDE-SMITH SAYS BIDEN BUDGET ‘WILL DO ANYTHING BUT HELP’ NATION

In Speech, Hyde-Smith Chides President’s Budget for Big Spending, Higher Taxes, Inattention to Debt Reduction.

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Says Budget Signals Biden Not Serious About Controlling Debt, Spending.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Complete Floor Speech.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Mississippians and all Americans will pay the price in higher taxes, more inflation, and unstainable...

Barrasso bill expands access to broadband in national parks

Wyoming News Now

Barrasso bill expands access to broadband in national parks

By Aiden Greco

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), chair of the...

Pump Plans Moving Forward

Delta Business Journal

Pump Plans Moving Forward

By Jack Criss

A proposed water management solution was presented in Vicksburg on May 4 to mitigate flooding in the South Delta. The Yazoo Pumps, long promoted by advocates and residents, now look to be finally completed in the near future...

Legislation seeks disaster recovery reform

Financial Regulation News

Legislation seeks disaster recovery reform

By Douglas Clark

A group of lawmakers have reintroduced legislation they maintain would reform disaster recovery efforts via a housing and community development disaster assistance fund.

U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI), Susan...