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 SUPPORT BILL TO USE AMERICAN ENERGY TO REDUCE GLOBAL DEPENDENCE ON RUSSIA
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH SUPPORT BILL TO USE AMERICAN ENERGY TO REDUCE GLOBAL DEPENDENCE ON RUSSIA
Legislation Requires More U.S. Production to Supplement Energy Needs of Allies, Including Those Stressed by Russian Invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have cosponsored legislation that would ramp up U.S. natural gas production in order to reduce global dependence on Russian energy sources.
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES NEW EV MANUFACTURING MISSION FOR NISSAN CANTON
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES NEW EV MANUFACTURING MISSION FOR NISSAN CANTON
Nissan Leadership Met with Hyde-Smith Wednesday to Discuss the New Investment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement praising the Nissan Motor’s new electric vehicle investment in its Canton manufacturing facility, as well as the state and local collaboration supporting the plant transformation.
“Nissan’s plans to launch electric vehicle production in Madison County...
HYDE-SMITH REGISTERS OPPOSITION TO NLRB MOVE TO RECLASSIFY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
HYDE-SMITH REGISTERS OPPOSITION TO NLRB MOVE TO RECLASSIFY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Signs Amicus Brief Against Backdoor Effort to Implement Failed PRO Act Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she is among a dozen Senators voicing opposition to a backdoor effort by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to use regulatory changes to reclassify millions of independent contractors as employees.
Hyde-Smith signed an amicus brief to the NLRB...
$30M in grants to expand internet service in rural Mississippi
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$30M in grants to expand internet service in rural Mississippi
By Jaylan Wright
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders announced more than $30.0 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development funding for broadband fiber delivery to residents in seven rural Mississippi...
Rocket Lab Selects NASA Stennis Space Center for Neutron Engine Test Facility
Space Ref
Rocket Lab Selects NASA Stennis Space Center for Neutron Engine Test Facility
By Keith Cowing
Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab”, or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today revealed it has selected NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center in...
U.S. Dept. of Commerce awards $4 million to boost workforce development in Panola County, Mississippi
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U.S. Dept. of Commerce awards $4 million to boost workforce development in Panola County, Mississippi
The investment will be matched with $2 million in local funds and is expected to help retain 350 jobs.
By Anne Summerhays
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced on...