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.
Y’all Politics
Wicker, Hyde-Smith welcome $7.7 million for North Mississippi infrastructure
Grants will go towards nine infrastructure projects in multiple Mississippi counties in the Appalachia region.
By Anne Summerhays
On Friday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)...
The Hill
Senate approves climate treaty limiting potent greenhouse gases
By Rachel Frazin
The Senate on Wednesday voted to ratify a climate treaty limiting the use of highly potent greenhouse gases called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), although the U.S. has already taken steps to comply with the...
OK Energy Today/Radio Oklahoma Network
GOP Senators target administration’s “onerous” permitting bills
September 13, 2022
Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe joined 37 other GOP Senators this week in introducing an act to do something about what he calls “onerous” permitting that delays energy projects.
Sen...
Y’all Politics
Senator Hyde-Smith asks Biden Administration to amend funding request to include Jackson water crisis
Miss. Senator suggests capital city emergency warrants as much attention as other disasters, Monkeypox.
By Anne Summerhays
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) asked...
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Mississippi governor and Jackson mayor appear together for second time at Jackson State
Wicker Perlis
In their second joint news conference since the water crisis began in Jackson more than a week ago, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and Gov. Tate Reeves appeared side-by-side...
Daily Energy Insider
End supply chain shortages to protect Southeast’s electric infrastructure, GOP tells Biden
Published on September 06, 2022 by Kim Riley
With the start of storm season, President Joe Biden must immediately address the supply chain shortages threatening the Southeast’s electric...
The Yazoo Herald
Residents Continue To Wait For Backwater Pumps
By Jamie Patterson
Residents are still demanding answers and relief when it comes to the status of the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project.
Town hall meetings and panels of elected and federal officials have recently held meetings...
The Center Square
Mississippi senators want to see ‘end’ to war on domestic oil, gas
By Brent Addleman
(The Center Square) – A pair of Mississippi federal legislators are calling for an end to what they call President Joe Biden’s war on domestic oil and gas.
Republican Sens. Roger Wicker and...
Batesville Panolian
Hyde-Smith, Wicker praised for hunting, fishing support
By James L. Cummins
Earlier this year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) entered into settlement negotiations with activist organizations over a lawsuit regarding the use of traditional ammunition and tackle on...
E&E Daily
Progressive opposition grows ahead of permitting bill release
By George Cahlink
Congress could unveil stopgap spending legislation this week that could carry a contentious permitting reform overhaul and aid to address the water crisis in Jackson, Miss.
The House will return from...
