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.
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $94.9 MILLION IN CAPITAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT RURAL & UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $94.9 MILLION IN CAPITAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT RURAL & UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
Treasury Dept. COVID-19 Grants Awarded to 52 Mississippi Financial Institutions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $94.9 million from the U.S. Treasury Department to 52 financial institutions throughout Mississippi as capital to spur more private-sector investments in local communities.
The funding is provided as COVID-19 relief funds...
ARMY CORPS OFFICIAL TO HYDE-SMITH: YAZOO PUMP PROJECT ALIGNED WITH ‘ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE’ GOALS
ARMY CORPS OFFICIAL TO HYDE-SMITH: YAZOO PUMP PROJECT ALIGNED WITH ‘ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE’ GOALS
At Budget Review Hearing, Senator Reassured of Army Corps Commitment to Miss. Delta Project
VIDEO: Hyde-Smith Discusses Yazoo Pumps at Army Corps Budget Review Hearing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Biden administration official today confirmed U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s assertion that the unfinished Yazoo Backwater Area pumps constitute an environmental injustice to Mississippians.
Hyde-Smith (R...
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS ADMINISTRATION RESTORE SECOND DESTROYER TO BUDGET
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS ADMINISTRATION RESTORE SECOND DESTROYER TO BUDGET
Second Destroyer Would Help Nation Counter China, Stabilize U.S. Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A united Mississippi congressional delegation has sent President Biden a letter opposing his recent budget request for the U.S. Navy, which would reduce the number of ships in the fleet and cut a destroyer from the Navy’s procurement plan for Fiscal Year 2022.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R...
Bill aims to protect flood insurance policy holders from rate hike
WXXV-TV Gulfport
Bill aims to protect flood insurance policy holders from rate hike
WXXV Staff
Today, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced a bill to protect flood insurance policyholders.
On Friday, a new rate structure for the National Flood Insurance Program takes effect.
For many people...
Employee Rights Act of 2022 meant to give workers, business owners ‘stability and flexibility’
McKnights Senior Living
Employee Rights Act of 2022 meant to give workers, business owners ‘stability and flexibility’
By Kathleen Steele Gaivin
An updated version of the existing Employee Rights Act is meant to protect independent contractors, franchisees, entrepreneurs and anyone seeking...
Hyde-Smith, Wicker cosponsor bill to empower nation’s workforce
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Hyde-Smith, Wicker cosponsor bill to empower nation’s workforce
By Daily Leader Staff
U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith, of Brookhaven, and Roger Wicker — both R-Miss. — have cosponsored the Employee Rights Act of 2022.
This legislation would protect workers and small...