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.
Sun Herald, Biloxi
Gulf Coast passenger train project will get a $4.3M grant, DOT secretary announces in Biloxi
By Mary Perez
BILOXI -- “Everywhere I go I bring money, and I’m not going to disappoint today,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Thursday at the first Coastal Region...
Vicksburg Post
Flood recovery: Don’t lose sight of bigger mission
By Vicksburg Post Editorial Board
As the cleanup from the historic Yazoo Backwater Area flood gets into full swing, it would be easy for us to get lost in the mud, the muck and the debris, and lose sight of the fight that remains...
The Ripon Advance
Blackburn proposes sweeping regulation removals for America’s rural communities
By Ripon Advance News Service
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) recently introduced a bill that would remove specific environmental, endangered species, and historic preservation regulations for...
MISS. LAWMAKERS HAIL AWARD OF $6.7 MILLION FOR TRENT LOTT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY IMPROVEMENTS
RESTORE Act Project to Upgrade Capacity of Runway to Accommodate Larger Planes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Representative Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $6,727,759 grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for the Trent Lott International Runway Improvements project.
The funds...
MISS. SENATORS ANNOUNCE $18.6 MILLION TO HELP REPAIR FLOOD-DAMAGED FEDERAL ROADWAYS
MDOT & U.S. Army Corps Can Use Emergency Relief Funding for Recovery Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today announced the approval of $18.6 million in emergency relief to repair or reconstruct flood-damaged transportation infrastructure.
The U.S. Department of Transportation will award the funding to the Mississippi Department of Transportation...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, PALAZZO & GUEST APPLAUD GRANTS TO REPLACE BRIDGES, SUPPORT RAIL SERVICE
U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $21 Million for Mississippi Projects
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressmen Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today applauded the award of more than $21 million for infrastructure improvements to Mississippi bridges and operating assistance for passenger rail.
U.S. Secretary of...
Construction Equipment Distribution
Hyde-Smith Focuses on Infrastructure Needs in Visit to Columbus
by Sara Smith
Visiting Local Machinery Company, Miss. Senator Links Road, Bridge Work to Economic Growth
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) said economic growth in rural Mississippi requires...
Transportation Today
Sen. Hyde-Smith visits Miss. company to discuss rural infrastructure needs
By Chris Galford
In a recent visit to Thompson Machinery in Mississippi, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) discussed new legislation that proposes revamping permitting and review processes to get more...
Meridian Star
USDA approves money for Lauderdale County water system
Staff report
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, on Friday announced $11.4 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture grants and loan guarantees to support...
Daily Corinthian
Hyde-Smith visits area
By Jebb Johnston
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith touched on several issues of the "hot button" variety during a Corinth talk on Thursday.
The congresswoman's itinerary included an appearance at the Corinth Lions Club meeting as area first responders were...
