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.
Agri-Pulse
Vilsack: USDA strapped by low staff salaries
By Philip Brasher
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that relatively low salaries are making it difficult for USDA to retain employees, including Farm Service Agency field staff.
During his second appearance on Capitol Hill in...
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Hyde-Smith, AG secretary discuss USDA aid options for tornado victims
By Daily Leader Staff
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, spoke Wednesday with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources available to Mississippians affected by the deadly tornadoes that tore across Mississippi on Friday.
Hyde-Smith used a Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the FY2024 USDA budget request to...
WTOK-TV Meridian
New flight simulators coming to Key Field in Meridian
By WTOK Staff
WASHINGTON (WTOK) - The Air National Guard announced Friday that new flight simulators for the KC-135 tanker aircraft will be installed at Key Field in Meridian, Miss.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde...
Dakota Radio Group
Thune Leads Effort to Permanently Repeal the Death Tax; U.S. Cattle Producers Support the Senate Legislation
By Jody Heemstra
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service Oversight, today led 40 of his Senate...
Monroe Journal
Shelters among supervisors' items regarding storms
By Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – During its April 6 meeting, the board of supervisors discussed where Monroe County applicants stand in a 2022 pilot program for individual storm shelters. The county was one of eight approved for the...
Bogalusa (La.) Daily News
Cassidy, Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Democrats’ Push to Unilaterally Change the Constitution
Published 5:30 am Monday, March 20, 2023
By Staff Reports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and seven...
Trains
Amtrak seeks expansion of Crescent section to Dallas-Ft. Worth
Company to apply for federal grant to determine necessary infrastructure work
By Bob Johnston
NEW ORLEANS — Amtrak will apply for a federal grant that, if approved by the Federal Railroad Administration, would pay for 80% of a...
NBC News
Permanent daylight saving time bill gets renewed push in Congress
The Sunshine Protection Act stalled in the House after it passed the Senate last year by unanimous consent.
By Christina Zhao
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has reintroduced legislation to make daylight saving time permanent...
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Hyde-Smith, colleagues introduce Constitutional balanced budget amendment
By Daily Leader Staff
With a looming battle over the nation’s debt and borrowing authority, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, with 23 cosponsors has introduced a balanced budget...
Ag News
Republicans Push To Overturn Rules On Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Posted By Ag Central News
(NewsDakota.com/NDAgConnection.com) – North Dakota Senator John Hoeven this week helped introduce a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), sponsored by Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), to...
