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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.


EPA administrator gives $2M to improve Mississippi water quality

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EPA administrator gives $2M to improve Mississippi water quality
 
By Alex Paton
 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt joined over 50 farmers and landowners to announce two Gulf of Mexico Program grants totaling $2 million. During his time in the...

$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park

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$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park
 
By Alex Paton
 
The National Park Service will now direct more than $5.9 million to address deferred maintenance needs at the Vicksburg National Military Park.
 
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate...

US engineers plan millions in Mississippi water projects

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US engineers plan millions in Mississippi water projects
 
By Emily Wagster Pettus
 
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a work plan that includes nearly $56 million of water projects during this budget year in Mississippi, including some for flood...

Rosedale Ports Given Funding for Dredging

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Rosedale Ports Given Funding for Dredging
 
By Courtney Warren
 
On Monday, the Corps of Engineers released its FY2018 Work Plan, which outlines additional funding for ongoing Civil Works projects, investing an additional $55.9 million in Mississippi to support infrastructure...

Senators oppose Trump plan to sell TVA assets

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Senators oppose Trump plan to sell TVA assets
 
The Associated Press
 
Senators from Tennessee and Mississippi are opposing part of President Donald Trump’s reorganization plan that revisits possibly selling the transmission assets of the nation’s largest public utility.
 
Tenn...

Tackling Bureaucracy for Long-Sought Duck Hunting Reform

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Tackling Bureaucracy for Long-Sought Duck Hunting Reform
 
By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)
 
Federal rules and regulations too often become seemingly insurmountable obstacles to simple changes that can have a positive impact.  I introduced the Migratory Bird...

Congressional bills call for broadened duck season framework

Clarion-Ledger, Jackson
 
Congressional bills call for broadened duck season framework
 
Legislation could increase conservation, state revenue
 
By Brian Broom
 
Mirror bills have been introduced in Congress which, if passed, will allow states to end duck seasons later and extend opportunity for...

Hyde-Smith: Infrastructure upgrades approved for Lauderdale County

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Hyde-Smith: Infrastructure upgrades approved for Lauderdale County
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTOK) - According to a news release from the office of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, the USDA has approved a loan to Southwest Lauderdale Water Association to build a backup well.
 
SWLWA will use $2.56...

Sunflower receives funds for water, sewer updates

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Sunflower receives funds for water, sewer updates
 
By Leah Allen
 
Sunflower will receive a $716,000 grant/loan package ($507,000 grant, $209,000 loan) to rehabilitate an elevated water storage tank to comply with a bilateral compliance agreement with the Mississippi Department...