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.
HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES BENEFITS OF STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ENERGY PROJECTS
Miss. Senator Receives Testimony on Effects of Slow Pipeline, Transmission Projects on Consumers & Investors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today advocated for energy infrastructure permitting reforms to facilitate the delivery of U.S.-produced natural gas and other energy...
MISS. DELEGATION URGES BIDEN TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
Lawmakers Issue Letter Endorsing State Request for Assistance Following Deadly June Storms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after extreme weather tore across the state in June.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Bennie...
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Collins Fire Department receives grant for fire engine replacement
VIDEO: Federal grant to allow Collins Fire Department to replace engine
By WDAM Staff
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Collins Fire Department has received exciting news.
The CFD was awarded a federal grant of...
Vicksburg Post
Hyde-Smith votes to advance bill funding Army Corps works in Mississippi
By Staff Reports
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) voted Thursday with the Senate Appropriations Committee to advance a FY2024 appropriations bill that includes more than $185.7 million for...
Monroe Journal
Storm shelter conversations continue at the county level
By Ray Van Dusen, Monroe Journal
ABERDEEN – A presentation about funding for wish list projects professional services firm Horne LLC is exploring for the county led to board of supervisors discussion July 7 about storm...
Laurel Leader-Call
Smooth move: City receives historic $25M grant to revitalize roads
By Mark Thornton
Motorists in Laurel will soon have a smoother ride on some of the city’s most traveled roadways thanks to federal funds of almost $25 million.
America’s “Home Town” is the recipient of a $24.8...
Insider NJ
Menendez Announces Intro of National Flood Insurance Program
By Insider NJ
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.-06) joined today with local leaders, advocates and home owners to announce the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral National Flood...
Vicksburg Post
Corps of Engineers announces next steps to complete Yazoo Backwater Project
By Staff Reports
The Federal Register officially published a Notice of Intent on Thursday for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Corps...
Magnolia Tribune
Army Corps publishes Notice of Intent to prepare Environmental Impact Statement for Yazoo Backwater area
Public comment is being accepted through August 7th. A draft of the Environmental Impact Statement is expected by December.
By Frank Corder
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Senate bill would direct $83M to military projects in Mississippi
By Daily Leader Staff
On Thursday, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, supported committee passage of a funding measure that would direct more than $83 million for military construction projects...
