Senator Hyde-Smith believes the Unites States is strong when agriculture and rural America are strong. The Senator understands the unique challenges faced by rural Mississippi to provide residents with basic services, infrastructure, education, and health care. She supports policies that will allow rural communities to expand economically. The federal government should not be a roadblock to the growth and wellbeing of rural America.
Vicksburg Post
Hyde-Smith to make Vicksburg National Military Park repairs a priority
By John Surratt, Email the author
Fixing the erosion-damaged roads at the Vicksburg National Military Park will be her top priority when she returns to Washington, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith said Friday.
Speaki...
Vicksburg Post
Hyde-Smith: Money, work moving ahead on backwater pumps project
By John Surratt
Money is in place for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin meeting Environmental Protection Agency issues about the Steele Bayou Pump Project, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith said Friday.
“On Feb. 10...
Delta News TV
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Visits The Delta
By Tamara Lopez
U.S Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith pays a visit to the Delta.
Hyde-Smith's first stop, the Mississippi Grammy Museum in Cleveland for a tour of the facility.
The tour kicked off with a short video about music history here in the...
WJTV-TV Jackson
Miss. Delegation Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for January Storm Damage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Friday, the Mississippi congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting full consideration of Mississippi Governor Tate Reeve’s request for a major...
Monroe Journal
Aberdeen aldermen discuss infrastructure, federal building
By Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – From flood control to use tax funds to the Thomas G. Abernethy Federal Building, infrastructure was the centralized topic of Feb. 4’s board of aldermen meeting.
Board members and citizens...
Louisiana Agriculture News
US Senators Encourage Increased Access For US Rice In UK Trade Negotiations
By Jamison Cruce
WASHINGTON, DC -- On Monday, a group of United States Senators from rice-producing states sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer encouraging...
HYDE-SMITH THANKS EDUCATION SEC. FOR MAINTAINING RURAL, LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS FUNDING
Senator Had Raised Concerns about Eligibility Changes Affecting Miss. Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In addition to highlighting educational achievements in Mississippi, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today thanked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for stepping back from reforms that could have reduced eligibility and funding for rural, high poverty school districts.
Hyde-Smith was among 21 Senators who...
MISS. SENATORS ANNOUNCE $122.6 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT FOR HELICOPTER PRODUCTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $122.6 million U.S. Army contract for the procurement of 15 UH-72 Lakota Light Utility Helicopters, which will be manufactured in Columbus.
The Army awarded the contract to Airbus Helicopters, Inc., with an initial obligation of $61.3 million with the Tuesday contract notice. All work will be...
HYDE-SMITH CONCERNED WITH DECISION TO LIFT BRAZILIAN BEEF BAN
Hyde-Smith and 14 Other Senators Question Ability of Brazil to Meet U.S. Food Safety Standards Consistently
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is among a bipartisan group of Senators who are suggesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture may need a complete verification process before lifting a ban on Brazilian raw beef imports.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, signed a letter to...
HYDE-SMITH ADDRESSES RURAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS DURING HHS BUDGET REVIEW
Asks Sec. Azar for Details on Budget Request to Improve Access, Aid Troubled Rural Hospitals
VIDEO: Hyde-Smith Addresses Rural Health Care Needs in FY2021 HHS Budget Hearing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reaffirmed her commitment to work with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve rural health care and support financially-troubled rural hospitals.
Hyde-Smith...
