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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.

FY2027 Community Project Funding Requests


HYDE-SMITH GOES TO BAT FOR MSU FISH INNOVATION LAB, OMB DIRECTOR SAYS FUNDING ‘PROTECTED’

HYDE-SMITH GOES TO BAT FOR MSU FISH INNOVATION LAB, OMB DIRECTOR SAYS FUNDING ‘PROTECTED’

Appropriations Committee Conducts Hearing to Review White House Funding Rescissions Package

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Defends MSU Fish Innovation Lab as Good Use of Taxpayer Funding.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today won assurances that funding to continue the work of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish at Mississippi State University would be protected as the...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO BOOST BEGINNING FARMERS, MANUFACTURERS

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO BOOST BEGINNING FARMERS, MANUFACTURERS

Bipartisan Measure Would Modernize Outdated IRS Rules for Industrial Development, First-Time Farmer Bonds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation to help beginning farmers and small-scale manufacturers by modernizing outdated rules that are hindering access to affordable capital.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL MANDATING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OPERATORS

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL MANDATING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OPERATORS

English Comprehension Requirement for CMV Drivers Intended to Enhance Roadway Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) in introducing legislation requiring those applying to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to be tested for English proficiency before receiving a CMV license.

The Commercial Motor Vehicle English...

Bill aims to repeal federal sports betting excise tax

Las Vegas Journal-Review

Bill aims to repeal federal sports betting excise tax
 
By David Danzis, Las Vegas Review-Journal

A pair of lawmakers from gaming-friendly states are taking another bipartisan shot at repealing a longstanding federal tax on sportsbooks.

On Friday, U.S. Sens. Catherine...

Annual JDC Forestry Awards presented at banquet

Prentiss Headlight

Annual JDC Forestry Awards presented at banquet

By Holley Cochran

The Jefferson Davis County Forestry Association held its annual membership banquet on Aug. 26, at Bethany Baptist Church in Prentiss.  Over 250 community members were in attendance.

The meeting began with Ken...