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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.

FY2026 Community Project Funding Requests


MISS. LAWMAKERS WELCOME $28.3 MILLION IN INFRASTRUCTRE PROJECT GRANTS

MISS. LAWMAKERS WELCOME $28.3 MILLION IN INFRASTRUCTRE PROJECT GRANTS
 
Laurel & Meridian to Receive Millions for Roads from U.S. Department of Transportation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Michael Guest (R-Miss.) and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today welcomed the award of $28,382,500 for infrastructure projects in Laurel and Meridian.
 
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the Mississippi awards through the...

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS MISS. BENEFITS IN SENATE AG FUNDING BILL 

HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS MISS. BENEFITS IN SENATE AG FUNDING BILL 

Miss. Senator Serves on Committee that Approves FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today welcomed committee passage of an appropriations measure that would direct federal investments in agricultural programs in Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith voted with her committee colleagues to advance the FY2024 Agriculture, Rural...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING 

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING 

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill Recommending $83 Million for Work at Mississippi Military Installations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of a funding measure that would direct more than $83 million for military construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base, Keesler Air Force Base, and Army and Air National Guard Bases. 

Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate...

Congressional Republicans Unveil Labor Bill

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Congressional Republicans Unveil Labor Bill

Legislation Aims to Counter Democrats' Proposed PRO Act

By Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

A comprehensive update to labor laws aimed at improving the national workforce landscape was recently proposed by congressional Republicans.

Th...

Commentary: Addressing Rural America’s Veterinarian Shortage

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Commentary: Addressing Rural America’s Veterinarian Shortage

Beyond making farm calls for “routine” emergencies, large animal veterinarians are often the first line of defense in keeping a nation’s food supply safe.

By Anna Thompson Hajdik

Every year, our family makes a southern...