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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 HAIL AWARD OF $6.7 MILLION FOR TRENT LOTT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY IMPROVEMENTS

MISS. LAWMAKERS HAIL AWARD OF $6.7 MILLION FOR TRENT LOTT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY IMPROVEMENTS

RESTORE Act Project to Upgrade Capacity of Runway to Accommodate Larger Planes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Representative Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $6,727,759 grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for the Trent Lott International Runway Improvements project.

The funds are...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, PALAZZO & GUEST APPLAUD GRANTS TO REPLACE BRIDGES, SUPPORT RAIL SERVICE

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, PALAZZO & GUEST APPLAUD GRANTS TO REPLACE BRIDGES, SUPPORT RAIL SERVICE

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $21 Million for Mississippi Projects

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressmen Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today applauded the award of more than $21 million for infrastructure improvements to Mississippi bridges and operating assistance for passenger rail.

U.S. Secretary of...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $59.1 MILLION CONTRACT FOR MISS. TO PRODUCE HELICOPTERS FOR BORDER SECURITY

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $59.1 MILLION CONTRACT FOR MISS. TO PRODUCE HELICOPTERS FOR BORDER SECURITY

Aircraft Produced at Columbus Plant Will Support Customs and Border Protection Missions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced the award of a $59.1 million contract to procure Mississippi-produced Light Enforcement Helicopters (LEH) for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The Customs and...

East Mississippi airports receive federal grants for upgrades

Meridian Star

East Mississippi airports receive federal grants for upgrades

By Bill Graham 
 
Two airports in East Mississippi are in line for federal grants to improve their facilities. 

The FAA grants include full reimbursement for the local match requirement as a result of the CARES Act,...

Officials Announce Details Of $1.8 Million Hub City Transit Grant

Pine Belt News, Hattiesburg

Officials Announce Details Of $1.8 Million Hub City Transit Grant

By Haskel Burns

Against the backdrop of a Hub City Transit bus stop at Edwards Street Fellowship Center, Mayor Toby Barker and other city officials announced the details of a $1.8 million grant from the...