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.
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Hyde-Smith speaks at Hattiesburg ADP Luncheon
By Charles Herrington
HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - Labor secretary Alex Acosta resigned Friday.
President Trump made the official announcement.
Acosta’s resignation comes after backlash against him over his handling of a 2008 plea...
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Brookhaven airport plan is ‘coming together’
By Donna Campbell
The city is taking bids through July for a taxiway extension project at the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport, which will be funded from a $190,000 Federal Aviation Grant.
The taxiway is part of a 20-year, $12...
Associated Press
$13.4M in federal grants awarded to 8 Mississippi airports
The Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — More federal grants have been announced for Mississippi airports.
U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith say the Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $13.4 million...
HYDE-SMITH JOINS BOLD BID TO REMAKE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
Miss. Senator is Lead Cosponsor of Bipartisan Reform Bill to Ensure Affordability and a Better Return on Investment for Troubled FEMA Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Mississippians would benefit from more affordable premiums and greater certainty under a major bipartisan bill introduced Thursday to remake the troubled National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Hyde-Smith is a...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH SUPPORT CONFIRMATION OF JUDGE SUL OZERDEN AT SENATE HEARING
Gulfport Native is President Trump’s Nominee for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today recommended confirmation of U.S. District...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $13.39 MILLION FOR LOCAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Miss. Senators Detail Eight FAA Grants to Support Statewide Air Transportation Upgrades
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of more than $13.39 million for improvements to seven airports in Mississippi.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to Mississippi.
“This third round of FAA...
Vicksburg Post
Federal flood solutions face slow progress
By Tim Reeves
By air it looks bad. In person, on the ground, or in a boat, it’s far worse.
For U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, the devastation of the ongoing flood in the Yazoo Backwater Area, in the Delta and along the Mississippi River has...
WLBT-TV, Jackson
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith optimistic about response to installing pumps to deal with flooding
By Maggie Wade
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith says she is optimistic about pumps being installed in the lower Mississippi Delta to deal with...
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Rep. Palazzo: Federal fisheries disaster declaration could come by next week
By WLOX Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLOX) - Mississippi Congressman Steven Palazzo said approval could be coming soon on a federal fisheries disaster declaration for Mississippi. In fact, it could happen as...
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Backwater Flooding Brings Long-Term Issues To Delta
By Kevin Edwards
Peter Nimrod, chief engineer of the Mississippi Levee Board in Greenville, recently told members of the Rotary Club of Cleveland that the lower Delta has suffered greatly this year.
“Not one acre is going to...
