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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.

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HYDE-SMITH PRAISES NEW DUTIES ON SHRIMP IMPORTS, SUPPORTS MORE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR MISS. SHRIMP INDUSTRY

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES NEW DUTIES ON SHRIMP IMPORTS, SUPPORTS MORE LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR MISS. SHRIMP INDUSTRY

Hyde-Smith Supported U.S. Shrimp Industry Challenge to Unfair Trade Practices, Pressured Biden Admin. to Protect Shrimpers & Processors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised a decision issued Tuesday that will help level the playing field for the Mississippi shrimp industry by imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on frozen warmwater shrimp...

HYDE-SMITH’S NATCHEZ HISTORICAL SITES LEGISLATION APPROVED BY ENERGY COMMITTEE

HYDE-SMITH’S NATCHEZ HISTORICAL SITES LEGISLATION APPROVED BY ENERGY COMMITTEE

Amended Bill Elevates Grand Village of the Natchez Indians within the National Park System, Sets Stage for Adding Historic Jefferson College

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved legislation authored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) to make the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians in Adams County an affiliated area of the National Park Service (NPS).

Hyde...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON AGRICULTURE SECRETARY POSITION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the possibility of being asked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Agriculture:

“It’s an honor to be mentioned as a potential nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, but my plans are to remain in the Senate and continue to deliver for the people of Mississippi.  As a former state agriculture commissioner and with my...

Gautier receives $1.3 million in federal funds for Shepard State Park

WLOX-TV Biloxi

Gautier receives $1.3 million in federal funds for Shepard State Park

By WLOX Staff

GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The City of Gautier will receive $1.3 million in federal funding to restore the old ranger house at Shepard State Park.

The city said the building will be demolished and...

Federal proposal would reverse farm workers' wage increase

Greenville (N.C.) Daily Reflector

Federal proposal would reverse farm workers' wage increase

Alan Wooten. The Center Square

North Carolina’s senior senator, noting a projected net income loss of 25% this year, says farmers making decisions on crop planting would be helped if the adverse effect...