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Senator Hyde-Smith, as a conservative and small business owner, understands the importance of responsible fiscal policies.  The Senator has introduced legislation to amend the U.S. Constitution to require the President to submit, and Congress to approve, a balanced budget each year.

Senator Hyde-Smith supports policies that responsibly reduce the federal tax burden on small businesses, families, and individuals.  She strongly believes workers should be able to keep more of their hard-earned money.


Democrats tank DHS funding bill for fourth time

The Center Square

Democrats tank DHS funding bill for fourth time

By Thérèse Boudreaux

(The Center Square) – U.S. Senate Democrats tanked the Department of Homeland Security funding bill for a fourth time Thursday, ensuring the department’s funding lapse will span at least a month.

With three...

HYDE-SMITH BUILDS SUPPORT FOR HER BILL TO HELP STEM THE DECLINE OF U.S. COTTON

HYDE-SMITH BUILDS SUPPORT FOR HER BILL TO HELP STEM THE DECLINE OF U.S. COTTON

Senate Ag Committee Examines How to Increase Domestic Consumption of U.S.-Grown Products

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Promotes Inclusion of U.S. Cotton Consumption Incentives in Long-term Solutions for American Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today argued that her legislation to incentivize the use of U.S.-grown cotton to stem the decline of domestic cotton production must be...

Mississippi cancer advocates call on lawmakers in DC to take a stand

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Mississippi cancer advocates call on lawmakers in DC to take a stand

By Richard Bourne 

WASHINGTON — Mississippi advocates in the fight against cancer are hoping to sway lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to take a stand.

More than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones...

Simpson General Hospital using federal funds for major improvements

SuperTalk Mississippi News

Simpson General Hospital using federal funds for major improvements

By J.T. Mitchell 

Simpson General Hospital has announced plans for another round of renovations, set to begin this month at the medical facility in Mendenhall.

The construction process is expected to...

Bill aims to repeal federal sports betting excise tax

Las Vegas Journal-Review

Bill aims to repeal federal sports betting excise tax
 
By David Danzis, Las Vegas Review-Journal

A pair of lawmakers from gaming-friendly states are taking another bipartisan shot at repealing a longstanding federal tax on sportsbooks.

On Friday, U.S. Sens. Catherine...

Deadline for Fiscal 2026 Bills Closing In on Congress

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Deadline for Fiscal 2026 Bills Closing In on Congress

Thune Presses Senate to Schedule Votes on Trump Nominees

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

Lawmakers returned from their August recess staring at a deadline to finalize fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government.

Senate...

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SWEEPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SWEEPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION

Senate Approves 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Includes Hyde-Smith Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, today voted for a sweeping housing affordability measure that includes priority reforms she’s supported to address housing needs in rural America.

The 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in...

Mississippi charters receive $600k in federal grant funding

Mississippi Today

Mississippi charters receive $600k in federal grant funding

By Julia James

Mississippi charter schools received $600,000 in grant funding from the federal government to use on technology and general supplies, the Charter School Authorizer Board announced Monday.

The money comes...