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.
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE SURPLUS FARM-RAISED CATFISH
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE SURPLUS FARM-RAISED CATFISH
USDA Section 32 Buy Will Boost Domestic Industry, Offset Spending on Federal Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, today said Mississippi will benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture decision to purchase $20 million worth of surplus U.S. farm-raised catfish.
“Section 32” is a permanently authorized program which allows the...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND DEFENSE POLICY BILL TO PRESIDENT TRUMP
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND DEFENSE POLICY BILL TO PRESIDENT TRUMP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to send President Trump the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that sets national security policies and authorizes appropriations sought by the President to rebuild America’s military.
The Senate approved the bill (HR.5515) on an 87-10 vote, clearing it to be sent to the President to be signed into law.
“Threats to our national...
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
Miss. Senator Worked to Influence Funding in Senate-passed “Minibus” Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today highlighted rural development funding included in a four-bill funding package approved by the Senate on Wednesday.
The Senate voted 92-6 to approve a so-called “minibus” package (HR.6147) of four FY2019...
USDA food box program delivers 5m boxes
Feedstuffs
USDA food box program delivers 5m boxes
First round of $1 billion in Farmers to Families Food Box Program funding ends June 30, with some contracts extended starting June 15.
Bu Jacqui Fatka
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed more...
Airport receives $30,000 grant from government CARES money
Pontotoc Progress
Airport receives $30,000 grant from government CARES money
By Regina Butler
The Pontotoc County Airport received an unexpected boon from the government recently because of the Covid-19 virus.
“There were airports that needed extra cash flow,” explained Pontotoc County Chancery...
Catfish Producers Can Make Case for Relief Funds
Winston County Journal
Catfish Producers Can Make Case for Relief Funds
By Susan Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Catfish producers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture information on why they should be...