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.
Yazoo Pump Project update headlines packed press briefing
News Mississippi
Yazoo Pump Project update headlines packed press briefing
By J.T. Mitchell
In today’s press briefing, the conversation revolved around three subjects in particular: (1) the Yazoo Backwater Project, (2) Mississippi’s response, thus far, to COVID-19, and (3) the upcoming Mississippi State Fair.
As announced in the press conference, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has been assessing the damage induced by historic flooding in the Mississippi Delta and has...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS BILL TO AVOID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN MUST HELP FARMERS, RANCHERS
HYDE-SMITH SAYS BILL TO AVOID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN MUST HELP FARMERS, RANCHERS
USDA Agriculture, Conservation Programs ‘Could Come to a Screeching Halt’ if Congress Doesn’t Act
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Fights for Ag Programs as Congress Tries to Avoid Shutdown.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today warned that key agriculture and conservation programs will “come to a screeching halt” on Oct. 1 if Congress fails to include a key provision in legislation to avoid a...
HYDE-SMITH ASKS FOR AGENCY PLANS TO GET COVID-19 VACCINES TO RURAL AREAS
HYDE-SMITH ASKS FOR AGENCY PLANS TO GET COVID-19 VACCINES TO RURAL AREAS
Senate Appropriators Look at Needs as Nation Prepares for Potential Vaccine Distribution Later this Year
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Addresses Rural Healthcare Needs in Coronavirus Fight.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today sought details of how federal agencies plan to ensure the availability and distribution of an anticipated COVID-19 vaccine to rural and underserved communities.
Hyde-Smith...
Months into vaccination program, polls find Republicans less likely to get the shot
WMC-TV Memphis
Months into vaccination program, polls find Republicans less likely to get the shot
Vaccine appointments filling up with eligibility open to all 16 years and up
By Kelly Roberts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Thousands of people in Shelby County are getting signed up for vaccine...
Virtual Meeting Addresses Jackson’s Water Issues
Northside Sun
Virtual Meeting Addresses Jackson’s Water Issues
By Nell Luter Floyd
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba encouraged listeners during a virtual town hall meeting focused on the city’s water issues to contact state and national leaders and ask them to support improvements to the...
US Senate considers legislation to protect catfish against predators
Brookhaven Daily Leader
US Senate considers legislation to protect catfish against predators
By Daily Leader Staff
Legislation was introduced Thursday in the United States Senate to increase the ability of catfish farmers and other aquaculture producers to cull predatory double-crested cormorant...