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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.

HYDE-SMITH, FERC COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE AFFORDABILITY AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE

HYDE-SMITH, FERC COMMISSIONERS EXAMINE AFFORDABILITY AS DATA CENTERS PROLIFERATE

Senate FERC Oversight Hearing Heavily Focused on Rising Power Demands & Affordability

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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...

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HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY BILL WILL IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH, EXPAND MARKET FOR FORESTRY BIOMASS BYPRODUCTS

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...

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HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAW

HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAW

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law, 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 heralded the enactment of the first comprehensive housing affordability measure approved by Congress in decades.

The 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream) to Housing Act (HR...

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Senate designates April 2026 as National Native Plant Month

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Senate designates April 2026 as National Native Plant Month

April 16, 2026 · 9:00 PM EDT

The US Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution Tuesday designating April 2026 as National Native Plant Month, highlighting the role indigenous flora plays in environmental conservation and...

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Musselwhite says Southaven fared well in legislative session

DeSoto Times Tribune

Musselwhite says Southaven fared well in legislative session

By Mark Randall

Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite said the city fared well in the 2026 legislative session which ended last week.

The city was able to secure $10 million towards a major sewer project, $750,000 for...

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Mississippi senators urge USDA to protect catfish from viruses

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Mississippi senators urge USDA to protect catfish from viruses

By Sethanie Smith

WASHINGTON (WJTV) – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take action to mitigate the threat posed by two viruses to farm...

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Bill to elevate Natchez historic sites advances in US Senate

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Bill to elevate Natchez historic sites advances in US Senate

By Miracle Jennings

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJTV) – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced a committee passed her legislation to designate the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Adams County and Historic...

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