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.
Vicksburg Post
Hyde-Smith challenges EPA Administrator on Yazoo Backwater Pumps
By Staff Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday said a “quick resolution” is needed to revive the Yazoo Backwater Area flood control pump project that the Environmental...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
FAA announces $15M in grants to 29 Mississippi airports
By Alyssa Arbuckle
Airports across Mississippi are expected to get some upgrades following the Federal Airport Administration’s investment of more than $15 million in grants to 29 airports across the state.
Electe...
WJTV-TV Jackson
Rankin County receives grant to improve rail, highway traffic
By Biancca Ball
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, May 31, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representative Michael Guest announced the approval of a $1.5 million Consolidated...
Northside Sun, Jackson
Still On: Plans For Lefleur’s Bluff Continue To Move Ahead Despite Veto
By Nell Luter Floyd
New additions to LeFleur’s Bluff Complex in Jackson are in the works, despite the governor’s veto of $13.2 million that the Legislature approved for additions to the complex during...
Meridian Star
Delegation requests disaster declaration for March storms
By Bill Graham
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., along with U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., and Michael Guest, R-Miss., have...
Vicksburg Post
Sen. Hyde-Smith joins ERDC leaders to dedicate heavy vehicle simulator
By Jason Scott, ERDC Public Affairs Specialist
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Today, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith joined leaders from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to officially dedicate the world’s...
HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS TREASURY DEPT. MOVES ON POPULAR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM, NEW SMALL BUSINESS REGS
Biden Budget Seeks Less for CDFI Bank Enterprise Program Used by Miss. Banks & Credit Unions
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Budget Request for Bank Enterprise Program.
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions New Regulatory Burdens on Small Businesses.
PHOTO: Senator Hyde-Smith with Subcommittee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PRAISE NOMINATION OF BILL RENICK TO SERVE ON TVA BOARD
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a member of the Committee on the Environment and Public Works, and U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today released the following statements regarding President Biden’s nomination of Mississippi native Bill Renick of Ashland to be a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors:
“The Tennessee Valley Authority has long been vital for...
MISS. DELEGATION ANNOUNCES $17 MILLION TO IMPROVE EIGHT MISS. AIRPORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $17 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for improvement work at eight Mississippi airports.
The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants, which include entitlement and appropriated funds, represent the third round of funding for...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, GUEST WELCOME GRANT IMPROVING RAIL, HIGHWAY TRAFFIC IN RANKIN COUNTY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today welcomed the approval of a $1.5 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help construct a new rail crossing on Highway 18 in Brandon.
The project would eliminate an at-grade crossing...
