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Senator Hyde-Smith believes preparedness is imperative to protecting lives and property when severe storms and natural disasters hit Mississippi and other areas of the country.  A state-level lawmaker when Hurricane Katrina devastated the state, she recognizes the role of the federal government in helping individuals, communities, and the state rebound after such disasters.  Senator Hyde-Smith supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency and efforts to improve the agency’s effectiveness.

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CODIFY NOAA COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM INVOLVING MISS. SCHOOLS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PROMOTE BILL TO CODIFY NOAA COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM INVOLVING MISS. SCHOOLS

Mississippi State University & USM Would Both Benefit from Cooperative Institute Act of 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined colleagues in promoting bipartisan legislation they introduced to ensure the future of a long-standing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program that involves Mississippi universities in academic research...

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WINTER STORM FERN (Executive Calendar)

WINTER STORM FERN (Executive Calendar)

Congressional Record Vol. 172, No. 25
(Senate - February 4, 2026) PDF

  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sheehy). The other distinguished Senator 
from Mississippi.

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I join my colleague Senator Roger 
Wicker to draw the attention...

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Magnolia Mornings: May 21, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

Magnolia Mornings: May 21, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion to start your day informed.

By: Magnolia Tribune - May 21, 2026

In Mississippi

1. Additional funding sought for Yazoo...

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Trump Announces Millions in Disaster Aid for 9 States

The Epoch Times

Trump Announces Millions in Disaster Aid for 9 States

The declarations were made in the wake of weather-related incidents in recent months including severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and others.

By Jack Phillips

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has approved...

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MISS. LAWMAKERS APPLAUD TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

MISS. LAWMAKERS APPLAUD TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

Eight Counties Included in Disaster Declaration Linked to Tropical Storm Arthur

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration after severe...

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MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a major disaster declaration after severe storms, tornadoes, and flash flooding struck on June 18-19, 2026.

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike...

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Hyde-Smith seeks update on disaster declaration following tornadoes

McComb Enterprise-Journal 

Hyde-Smith seeks update on disaster declaration following tornadoes

By FROM STAFF REPORTS

Federal officials are reviewing Mississippi’s request for a disaster declaration following last month’s tornado outbreak, and U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith expressed optimism that it...

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Mullin defends $118B Homeland Security budget request

The Center Square

Mullin defends $118B Homeland Security budget request

By Andrew Rice | The Center Square

Markwayne Mullin, secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, defended the agency’s $118.3 billion budget request Tuesday.

Mullin, a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, testified...

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