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 NAMES DOUG DAVIS TO BE CHIEF OF STAFF
HYDE-SMITH NAMES DOUG DAVIS TO BE CHIEF OF STAFF
Outgoing Chief Brad White to Lead Governor-Elect Reeves Transition Operation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today named Doug Davis, a longtime associate and former state senator, as her incoming chief of staff.
Davis, who currently works in Jackson as the Senator’s deputy chief of staff, will replace Brad White, who will be leading the transition for Mississippi Governor-elect Tate Reeves.
“Doug Davis has the...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCE THE ‘LIFTS’ ACT
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCE THE ‘LIFTS’ ACT
Legislation Would Establish a Facility at Stennis Space Center to Modernize Commercial Space Licensing Training
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced the Licensing Innovations and Future Technologies in Space (LIFTS) Act.
The bill would modernize training for the federal commercial space licensing workforce and...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, PALAZZO & GUEST ANNOUNCE $33.1 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, PALAZZO & GUEST ANNOUNCE $33.1 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Gulfport, Starkville Projects Receive Major Boost from U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD Grants
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $33.1 million in federal grant funding for road improvements in Gulfport and Starkville.
The U.S. Department...
Mississippi governor signs emergency declaration ahead of Zeta
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Mississippi governor signs emergency declaration ahead of Zeta
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed an emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Zeta.
The governor tweeted on Wednesday, “Watch the weather. Be prepared. Emergency operators...
USDA awarding grants to help rural Mississippi communities
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USDA awarding grants to help rural Mississippi communities
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MISSISSIPPI (WDAM) - Two Pine Belt communities will receive part of $9.3 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program to fund community improvement projects.
The...
Greenville Gets $7.7 Million for Flooding, Infrastructure
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Greenville Gets $7.7 Million for Flooding, Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced Thursday the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a
$7.7 million grant to the city of...