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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.


Jimmy Buffet Has Been Honored In The Senate

Forbes

Jimmy Buffet Has Been Honored In The Senate

By Hugh McIntyre, Contributor

A little more than a month since his passing and the tributes to Jimmy Buffett are still pouring in. Now, he’s been honored by the U.S. Senate for his contributions to music and pop culture in general.

On Wednesday...

Fire risk still high as fall arrives

Meridian Star

Fire risk still high as fall arrives

By Thomas Howard

Cooler temperatures are on the way as fall makes it way to the Magnolia State, but a scorching summer and little rain means residents should heed caution before starting any fires.

The National Weather Service in Jackson is...

Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate would create CDFI tax credit

Financial Regulation News

Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate would create CDFI tax credit

By Dave Kovaleski

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation to create a Community Development Investment tax credit to help unlock more equity and long-term financial capital for community...

Mississippi receives $207,000 for CWD surveillance

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Mississippi receives $207,000 for CWD surveillance

By Sethanie Smith

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding has been approved for chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance in Mississippi.

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced the state...

HYDE-SMITH LEADS CHALLENGE TO EPA RODENTICIDE RESTRICTIONS

HYDE-SMITH LEADS CHALLENGE TO EPA RODENTICIDE RESTRICTIONS

In Letter, 17 Senators Warn EPA Limitations Could Endanger Food Supply, Public Health, Property

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led her colleagues in challenging Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) efforts to restrict the use of rodenticides, claiming the proposed mitigation measures could endanger the nation’s food supply, public health, and property.

Hyde-Smith authored a letter signed by 16...

MISS. LAWMAKERS CALL OUT BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S EXTREME ABORTION AGENDA

MISS. LAWMAKERS CALL OUT BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S EXTREME ABORTION AGENDA

Lawmakers Oppose EEOC Abusing Law to Help Pregnant Workers to Impose Abortion Mandate on Employers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Senate Pro-Life Caucus Chair Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) this week signed a letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sounding the alarm on the agency’s attempt to impose an...

SENATE PASSES WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION HONORING JIMMY BUFFETT

SENATE PASSES WICKER, HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION HONORING JIMMY BUFFETT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in honor of the late singer-songwriter, James “Jimmy” William Buffett, who passed away last month.

The Senate passed the resolution (S.401) by unanimous consent on Wednesday night.

“One of the great Mississippi-born musicians, Jimmy Buffett taught a generation of Parrotheads how to pass...