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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.


WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RENEW SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION FUNDING PROTECTION ACT

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RENEW SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION FUNDING PROTECTION ACT

Reintroduced Measure Would Protect Offshore Energy Production and Associated Conservation and Economic Benefits

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today renewed their support of the Conservation Funding Protection Act, legislation that would protect jobs, energy exploration, and conservation initiatives along the Gulf Coast.

The Mississippi lawmakers joined Senator John...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH STAND WITH AMERICAN WORKERS, FARMERS & BUSINESSES

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH STAND WITH AMERICAN WORKERS, FARMERS & BUSINESSES

Miss. Senators Defend Trump Administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cosponsored a resolution urging the Senate to uphold the Trump Administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule.

The resolution was introduced in response to President Joe Biden’s executive order revoking President Trump’s directive to rescind the Obama...

HYDE-SMITH:  ADDITIONAL $63.6 MILLION FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS., INCLUDING $9.2 MILLION FOR YAZOO BACKWATER AREA PUMPS

HYDE-SMITH:  ADDITIONAL $63.6 MILLION FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS., INCLUDING $9.2 MILLION FOR YAZOO BACKWATER AREA PUMPS

Additional Funding for 17 Projects Will Aid Community Wastewater Projects, Harbor Dredging, Flood Control Works

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is directing an additional $63.6 million in FY2021 funding to Mississippi for work on 17 projects, including $9.2 million for pre-construction project...

EPA overturns approval of Mississippi Yazoo Pumps Project

The Associated Press

EPA overturns approval of Mississippi Yazoo Pumps Project

By Leah Willingham

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it has overturned the approval of a massive flood-control project in the south Mississippi Delta that officials said was...