Senator Hyde-Smith knows dependence on foreign oil poses economic and national security risks for the United States. The Senator supports responsible exploration and production of Mississippi’s and the nation’s energy resources, including the development of new technologies to support the production of biofuels and other energy sources.
As a fourth-generation farmer, Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of conservation and good stewardship of our natural resources. She supports balanced and responsible resource management policies to ensure Mississippi’s forests, wetlands, and coastal region remain assets for future generations to enjoy.
Agri-Pulse
Opinion: Wildfires are showing us that America's forests have a wood problem — Congress has the answer
By Dave Tenny
For the first time in years, Congress has a bipartisan opportunity to address two vexing challenges facing America’s forests: the loss of U.S. pulp and paper mills and...
Tippah News
Groundbreaking held for Lakeland Drive pedestrian, bike bridge in Jackson
Jon Ross Myers
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said community leaders, project partners and elected officials gathered to mark the groundbreaking of a pedestrian and biking bridge on Lakeland Drive...
The Vicksburg Post
Vicksburg National Military Park Grant Circle, North Union Avenue access restored after six years
The more than $7 million project repaired storm damage and reconnects the full military park tour route.
Vicksburg National Military Park Superintendent Treacy Stone, left, U.S...
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
New bridge to ease access to Jackson, MS, museums by foot or bike
By Ross Reily
Federal, state and local officials gathered Wednesday, Aug. 19, to break ground on a new pedestrian and biking bridge that will connect parks, museums and outdoor attractions on both sides of...
Forth
On the Park Service’s 110th Birthday, Daines, King Lead Resolution Celebrating National Park Week
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT)
8/25/2026 · 1:08:32 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) today announced the passage of their resolution celebrating...
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Garrard’s vision helping shape Jackson’s future
By Bill Crawford, Contributing columnist
A unique urban park in Jackson seeks to become of one of the state’s premier cultural destinations. Encompassing four distinct museums and featuring playgrounds...
HYDE-SMITH VOWS TO KEEP WORKING TOWARD FARM BILL 2.0 PASSAGE AS COMMITTEE DEMOCRATS BLOCK PROGRESS
Miss. Senator Bemoans Minority Party Lip Service to Helping Farmers, Ranchers & Rural America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today vowed to continue working with her Senate Agriculture Committee colleagues to advance the Farm Bill 2.0 that represents a full replacement of the 2018 Farm Bill that technically expired in 2023.
The Senate Agriculture Committee today...
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO END COSTLY, DISTORTED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS
Senators Move to Eliminate CAFE Standards, Regulations that Exceed Congressional Intent, Impose Costly & Unnecessary Mandates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently helped introduce legislation to help make motor vehicles more affordable for American families by eliminating a 70s-era regulatory regime that has driven up sticker prices.
Hyde-Smith joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R...
HYDE-SMITH, FERC COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE AFFORDABILITY AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE
Senate FERC Oversight Hearing Heavily Focused on Rising Power Demands & Affordability
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Electricity Affordability with FERC Commissioners.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday sought additional details on the mechanisms being put in place to protect families, small businesses, and communities from high electricity bills as data centers and...
HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY BILL WILL IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH, EXPAND MARKET FOR FORESTRY BIOMASS BYPRODUCTS
‘Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act’ Would Broaden Renewable Fuel Standard Definition of Eligible Renewable Biomass
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve forest health and management by creating new market demand for timber and forestry biomass byproducts.
The Wildfire Reduction...
