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Senator Hyde-Smith supports federal policies to foster an economic environment that encourages job growth in Mississippi and the nation.  She supports the tax cuts and reforms enacted by President Trump and the Republican-majority Congress.  She believes in eliminating burdensome federal regulations that hinder small businesses, farmers, and industry.

The Senator supports policies and opportunities to continue and expand Mississippi’s ability to contribute to national security, high-tech research, agricultural innovation, and energy production.

Senator Hyde-Smith welcomes opportunities to work with local, state, and federal officials to make Mississippi a better place to work and raise families.


The Lumber Manufactory Opens First Sawmill In Mississippi

Timber Processing

The Lumber Manufactory Opens First Sawmill In Mississippi

Timber Processing

A Washington, D.C.-based startup with roots in aerospace, defense and autonomous-vehicle technology has opened its first sawmill in northeast Miss., betting more than $15 million that a faster, tech...

Delta Council Names Clarke as New CEO

Cotton Grower

Delta Council Names Clarke as New CEO

Carlisle’s experience is marked by a deep understanding of agriculture, conservation, flood control, and rural development.

Cotton Grower Staff

Delta Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlisle Clarke as the organization’s new...

Interstate project could connect rural MS to cities across the South

Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Interstate project could connect rural MS to cities across the South

By Bea Anhuci

  • The planned Interstate 14 will span over 1,300 miles from Georgia to Texas, connecting military bases and manufacturing hubs.
  • Proponents say the new highway will boost rural economies and...

Park land transfer clears Senate

Vicksburg Post

Park land transfer clears Senate

A Vicksburg National Military Park land transfer for a planned visitor center now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk.

Staff Report

Legislation allowing the transfer of more than seven acres of Vicksburg National Military Park property to the...

KDMC one of 10 hospitals to receive federal grant funding

Brookhaven Daily Leader

KDMC one of 10 hospitals to receive federal grant funding

By Daily Leader Staff

Twenty rural hospitals and health providers in Mississippi will receive federal grant funding through a program created to help them sustain their workforces and continue to provide care. King...

Vowell receives CDP Lifetime Achievement Award 

Neshoba Democrat

Vowell receives CDP Lifetime Achievement Award 

David Vowell, longtime president of the Community Development Partnership, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the CDP’s annual banquet Monday night.

By Jace Henderson

David Vowell, longtime president of the Community...