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 PRAISE $8.7 MILLION INVESTMENT IN PORT OF ROSEDALE
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PRAISE $8.7 MILLION INVESTMENT IN PORT OF ROSEDALE
Miss. Senators Welcome Resources to Increase Capacity at Mississippi Delta Port
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today celebrated an $8.7 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant to improve infrastructure at the Port of Rosedale.
The grant was issued by the Maritime Administration through the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
“This is great news for...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS GULF OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TARGETED BY LEASE SALE PLAN, RICE’S WHALE HABITAT DECISIONS
HYDE-SMITH SAYS GULF OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TARGETED BY LEASE SALE PLAN, RICE’S WHALE HABITAT DECISIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) used a recent hearing on the Biden administration’s policies to further expose a concerted effort to make Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas production prohibitive, including limiting lease sales and imposing a restrictive critical habitat designation for the Rice’s whales.
Hyde-Smith made her argument during a Senate Energy and...
HYDE-SMITH LEADS CHALLENGE TO EPA RODENTICIDE RESTRICTIONS
HYDE-SMITH LEADS CHALLENGE TO EPA RODENTICIDE RESTRICTIONS
In Letter, 17 Senators Warn EPA Limitations Could Endanger Food Supply, Public Health, Property
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led her colleagues in challenging Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) efforts to restrict the use of rodenticides, claiming the proposed mitigation measures could endanger the nation’s food supply, public health, and property.
Hyde-Smith authored a letter signed by 16...
FRA awards millions in funds to restore Gulf Coast Amtrak service, construct Virginia rail bridge
Progressive Railroading
FRA awards millions in funds to restore Gulf Coast Amtrak service, construct Virginia rail bridge
Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation
U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith (both R-Miss.), and Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) yesterday announced...
Feds award $52 million to revive Gloster railroad in Southwest Mississippi
Natchez Democrat
Feds award $52 million to revive Gloster railroad in Southwest Mississippi
By Stacy Graning
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced the award of $52 million to restore the Gloster Southern Railroad system in southwest Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith, ranking...
$52 million grant to revive Gloster rail service
WJTV-TV Jackson
$52 million grant to revive Gloster rail service
By Kristopher White
GLOSTER, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced the award of $52 million to restore the Gloster Southern Railroad system in southwest Mississippi.
The Town of Gloster applied for a...