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.
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Long beach leaders working to get funding for Zeta damage in D.C.
By WLOX Staff
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - Some members of Long Beach leadership are in Washington D.C. working to secure the money needed to repair the Long Beach Harbor.
Mayor George Bass, Alderman Donald Frazer and...
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
OUR OPINION: Tornado response shows Mississippi at her best
Daily Journal Editorial Board
The tornadoes that ripped across Mississippi last Friday left a trail of devastation and despair. People lost homes, businesses, valuables and — tragically — their...
WLBT-TV Jackson
Lawmakers approve $12M more for Reunion Pkwy., Bozeman Rd.
By Anthony Warren
MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - If it’s approved by the governor, Madison County will have an additional $12 million for a major transportation project.
The House and Senate recently approved conference...
Monroe Journal
Tornado victims encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance
By Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – Monroe County officials are encouraging residents affected by a tornadic storm front that tore through the county on March 24 to file for FEMA assistance as soon as possible.
Representatives with...
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Cooper Tire damage evaluation ongoing; Super Sagless back at work
By Dennis Seid
TUPELO – While the 1,700 employees at Cooper Tire anxiously await word on when they can return to work, the 220 employees at Super Sagless are back on the job.
A severe...
Natchez Democrat
USDA announces Southwest Electric Co-Op will receive $33 million in loans for projects
By Staff Reports
WASHINGTON D.C — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & EZELL WELCOME $51.8 MILLION IN GOMESA FUNDS FOR MISS.
Off-Shore Oil & Gas Production in FY2022 Generates Revenue for State, Three Gulf Coast Counties
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today welcomed the distribution of more than $51.8 million to the State of Mississippi and its three Gulf Coast counties for coastal conservation, restoration, and hazard mitigation activities.
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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH VOTE TO OVERTURN BIDEN WOTUS RULE
Senate Joins House in Approving Joint Resolution to Stop Far-reaching EPA Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted with a majority of Senators to overturn the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
The Senate voted 53-43 to approve a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to stop the new WOTUS rule finalized by the Environmental...
HYDE-SMITH, AG SECRETARY DISCUSS USDA AID OPTIONS FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
At Ag Appropriations Hearing, Miss. Senator Thanks Sec. Vilsack for Initial USDA Response
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses USDA Disaster Relief Aid for Miss. Tornado Victims.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today engaged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in discussing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources available to Mississippians affected by the deadly tornadoes that tore...
AS RANKING MEMBER, HYDE-SMITH SETS BROAD PRIORITIES FOR FY24 TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS
Miss. Senator States Support for Bridge, Airport Programs Zeroed Out in Biden Budget Request
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Rural Needs in Review of Transportation Budget Review.
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Transportation Secretary Buttigieg.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In her new role as Ranking Member on the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD)...
