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.
Farm Journal Ag Web
“Hang On or Get Out:” Cotton Farmers Face the Hardest Decision of Their Lives
After years of losses, debt is piling up and new government payments won’t fill the hole. At a breaking point, more farmers are expected to leave the business this year, some by choice, others forced...
JD Supra
Taxation & Representation, Jan. 2026
January 12, 2026
Tax Worldview
OECD Announces Pillar Two Agreement: On Monday, the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) announced a “Side-by-Side package” under the Pillar Two global minimum tax regime that reflects the June...
Western Ag Network
Montana Senator Steve Daines Sends Letter Urging Efforts to Support American Sheep Industry
January 10, 2026
On Friday, U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, voicing support for American sheep producers who have been...
Mississippi Free Press
Growth, Regional Projects Drive Forrest County’s 2026 Legislative Agenda
By Kristen Kaylor, Alexa Hatten, Jaydon Koss and RHCJC News
FORREST COUNTY, Miss.—As state lawmakers prepare for the 2026 legislative session, leaders in Forrest County say growth-related...
Natchez Democrat
Jet Service Takes Off in Natchez
Will result in a major boost for the local tourism industry
By Lisa Monti
You can’t blame the city of Natchez and Adams County for their excitement over the return of commercial air service after an absence of more than 30 years.
Starting...
MISS. DELEGATION APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration following deadly Winter Storm Fern, which struck the state Jan. 23-27, 2026.
This approval...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON EPA ACTION ON DICAMBA
Miss. Senator Welcomes Prospect of Greater Certainty, Strong Safeguards for Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement welcoming the Environmental Protection Agency decision to reissue new dicamba use guidelines for dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton:
“After leading the call from members of Congress for timely action, I am pleased the EPA has delivered this decision on the use of...
HYDE-SMITH CALLS FOR RESTORATION OF TWO MISS. WILDLIFE REFUGES AFTER SUBPAR DUCK SEASON
Miss. Senator Asks FWS to Follow Directive to Fix Neglected Maintenance at Mathews Brake & Yazoo National Wildlife Refuges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to adhere to a directive she included in recently-enacted legislation to restore and improve two important national wildlife refuges in Mississippi to address neglected...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH REITERATE NEED FOR FEMA TO ABANDON PRICEY BIDEN-ERA FLOOD INSURANCE CHANGES
Miss. Senators, Colleagues Demand End as Policyholders Abandon National Flood Insurance Program Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week reiterated the need for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to end Biden-era changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are driving families and businesses away from vital disaster...
MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after deadly Winter Storm Fern struck the state from January 23 through January 27, 2026.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R...
