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.
News Mississippi
Yazoo Backwater Pump Project: Could 2021 be the year? Hyde-Smith says it’s looking good!
By Andi Davis
June 15th was the deadline to submit initial public comments on a new review on the Yazoo Backwater Area Project, a long-awaited flood control protection measure in the Delta.
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WLOX-TV Biloxi
CTA receives $7.9 million in CARES Act funding
By WLOX Staff
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Federal Transportation Administration has awarded $7.9 million to the Mississippi Coast Transit Authority through CARES Act funding.
The CTA will use these funds to continue providing transit...
Meridian Star
East Mississippi airports receive federal grants for upgrades
By Bill Graham
Two airports in East Mississippi are in line for federal grants to improve their facilities.
The FAA grants include full reimbursement for the local match requirement as a result of the CARES Act...
Mississippi State University News
FAA announces $7.5 million more in grants for Mississippi State-led ASSURE researching safe integration of drones into national airspace
By Allison Matthews
STARKVILLE, Miss.—U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced additional grants being...
Mississippi State University News
FAA announces $7.5 million more in grants for Mississippi State-led ASSURE researching safe integration of drones into national airspace
By Allison Matthews
STARKVILLE, Miss.—U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced additional grants being...
Pine Belt News, Hattiesburg
Officials Announce Details Of $1.8 Million Hub City Transit Grant
By Haskel Burns
Against the backdrop of a Hub City Transit bus stop at Edwards Street Fellowship Center, Mayor Toby Barker and other city officials announced the details of a $1.8 million grant from the...
Pine Belt News, Hattiesburg
City Gets Grant for Transit Upgrades
By Haskel Burns
Hattiesburg’s Hub City Transit system will be the recipient of a $1.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to improve bus stops by adding sidewalks, pedestrian signals and crosswalks at select...
HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES FOR EXPANDED AVIATION WORKFORCE TRAINING
Miss. Senator Joins Bipartisan Push for USDOT, FAA to Implement Two Workforce Grant Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined a bipartisan push for full implementation of two aviation workforce grant programs created by Congress in 2018 to expand the development of the next generation of aircraft pilots and maintenance technicians.
Hyde-Smith is among 20 Senators who signed a letter to...
MISS. LAWMAKERS APPLAUD $7.9 MILLION IN CARES ACT FUNDING FOR COAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss), along with Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss) today applauded a $7.9 million award from the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) to the Mississippi Coast Transit Authority (CTA).
The CTA will use these funds to continue providing transit service within the Pascagoula Urbanized Area during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Coast...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PRAISE AWARD OF $3 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS
Annual Grants Include Additional Aid for Coronavirus Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today marked the award of $3,001,470 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to make improvements at five Mississippi airports.
“Each year, grants from the Federal Aviation Administration help Mississippi airports make important improvements to their...
