Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation. She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth. She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs. Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.
Transport Topics
Deadline for Fiscal 2026 Bills Closing In on Congress
Thune Presses Senate to Schedule Votes on Trump Nominees
Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
Lawmakers returned from their August recess staring at a deadline to finalize fiscal 2026 funding for the federal government.
Senate...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Ground broken on $8.7 million expansion of Trent Lott International Airport
By J.T. Mitchell
Ground was broken Wednesday on an $8.7 million enhancement project at the Trent Lott International Airport, an investment officials say will cost the airport’s capacity to...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SWEEPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION
Senate Approves 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, 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 voted for a sweeping housing affordability measure that includes priority reforms she’s supported to address housing needs in rural America.
The 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in...
WCBI-TV Columbus
Victim’s family continues the fight for Lowndes County traffic light
Nicholas Jenkins' family is still looking for answers six months later.
By Charity Johnson
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Six months after a fatal car accident in Lowndes County, a family is still searching...
Meridian Star
Our View: High-speed internet plan helps bridge the gap
By Star Editorial
Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday announced the state’s plan to bring high-speed internet to every part of the state received approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, bringing...
Hinds Today
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Mississippi after winter storm
By G.P. Lin
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, Trent Kelly, Michael Guest, and Mike Ezell, expressed their approval after President Trump...
Daily Corinthian
Yellow Creek to receive $4 million for expansion and growth
For the Daily Corinthian
President Donald Trump recently signed an appropriations bill that provides $4 million to the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority in Northeast Mississippi. These funds, secured by Senator...
Magnolia Tribune
Mississippi Senators want FEMA to halt implementation of Biden-era NFIP Risk Rating system
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are among a group of senators that say flood insurance changes have led to unacceptable premium increases that undermine the long-term future...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
Nearly $25 million in federal funding going toward safe room projects in Mississippi
By Caleb Salers
A multi-use facility at Copiah-Lincoln Community College is headlining $24.8 million in federal funding to advance safe room projects across Mississippi.
The funding...
Farm Progress
NCC to press for Buying American Cotton Act in 2026
New farm bill helps cotton farmers but won’t guarantee profitability.
By Forrest Laws
At a Glance
• U.S. cotton represents only 4 million of 20 million bales consumed domestically.
• Buying American Cotton Act offers tax...
