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.
Sugar Producer Magazine
Farm Bill 2.0: Built For Farmers With More Than 100 Bipartisan Measures
Published online: Jul 29, 2026
Washington — U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) recently released the discussion draft for Farm Bill 2.0 that...
Legis1
Senators Press FERC on Who Pays for Data Center Power
By Legis1 Editorial · Edited by Mackenzie Prince, Joanne Levine
Why It Matters
All five members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) appeared before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, July 22...
ForestLandowners.com
FLA Applauds Bipartisan Introduction of the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
July 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Forest Landowners Association applauds Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Bennie...
Space News
Blue Origin To Test New Glenn Upper Stages At Stennis
Space News | Jeff Foust
Blue Origin will use NASA’s Stennis Space Center to test New Glenn upper stages as it rebuilds its Cape Canaveral launch complex.
NASA and Blue Origin announced July 24 a reimbursable Space Act Agreement...
Washington Free Beacon
Politics
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Republicans Unveil First-of-Its-Kind Plan To Eliminate Fuel Economy Standards That Cost Americans Billions
Sen. Mike Crapo's legislation would save consumers billions of dollars and prevent future administrations from pursuing a 'de facto electric...
Mississippi Independent
Hyde-Smith replaces late Sen. Graham on McConnell-led subcommittee
By R.L. Nave
Mississippi’s junior senator has a new assignment.
On July 22, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith accepted an appointment to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, replacing Sen. Lindsey Graham, who...
Daily Energy Insider
FERC Commissioners Defend Large-Load Interconnection Orders, Back Hydropower Licensing Streamlining Before Senate Energy Panel
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources | Oversight Hearing — July 22, 2026
AI Assisted Summary | July 22, 2026
All five members of...
WJTV-TV Jackson
Lawrence County Hospital breaks ground on $8.6M renovation
By Tommy West
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Lawrence County Hospital broke ground on their updated healthcare facilities. Announced during a groundbreaking ceremony on July 17, 2026, the new facility will be designed by...
Madison County Journal
FAA grant funds $4 million runway rehabilitation at Madison airport
The city was recently awarded federal grant money to cover the majority of a $4 million improvement project at Bruce Campbell Field.
By Duncan Dent
MADISON — The city was recently awarded federal grant...
Magnolia Tribune
Full Mississippi federal delegation supports bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The legislation is the first comprehensive housing affordability measure approved by Congress in decades.
By Frank Corder
Mississippi’s full congressional delegation supported the 21st...
