MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after deadly Winter Storm Fern struck the state from January 23 through January 27, 2026.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R...
MISS. SENATORS COMMIT TO LONG RECOVERY AS MISSISSIPPI OVERCOMES WINTER STORM FERN
MISS. SENATORS COMMIT TO LONG RECOVERY AS MISSISSIPPI OVERCOMES WINTER STORM FERN
VIDEO: Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith Address Winter Storm Fern Damages and Recovery.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today affirmed their readiness to support additional federal aid to Mississippi as the state continues cleaning up and assessing damage caused by Winter Storm Fern.
Wicker and Hyde-Smith on Wednesday delivered floor speeches a day after...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ADVANCE ‘MAKING NATIONAL PARKS SAFER ACT’
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ADVANCE ‘MAKING NATIONAL PARKS SAFER ACT’
Hyde-Smith Cosponsored Bill to Improve 911 Emergency Call Service within National Parks System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of legislation she cosponsored to improve public safety by updating 911 emergency call capabilities inside the National Park System.
Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that approved the Making National Parks...
HYDE-SMITH JOINS TRUMP FOR SIGNING OF BILL WITH FUNDING BENEFITS FOR MISSISSIPPI
HYDE-SMITH JOINS TRUMP FOR SIGNING OF BILL WITH FUNDING BENEFITS FOR MISSISSIPPI
Hyde-Smith Singles Out Provision to Help Franklin County Hospital Survive
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Cites the Franklin County Hospital at Bill Signing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today attended the White House signing ceremony for a FY2026 appropriations package that includes a wide assortment of benefits for Mississippi, including a provision she fought for to help keep the...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS SENATE-PASSED BILL INCLUDES BOOST FOR MISS. HEALTH, EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING PROJECTS
HYDE-SMITH SAYS SENATE-PASSED BILL INCLUDES BOOST FOR MISS. HEALTH, EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING PROJECTS
FY2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill Takes Step Toward Final Passage with Help for Franklin County Hospital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today outlined resources in the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill that will promote maternal health, education, and job training in Mississippi.
Hyde-Smith serves on the...
States cashing in on sports gambling
The Bond Buyer
States cashing in on sports gambling
"Most states tax sports betting revenue at 10% to 20%," writes Andrea Jimenez a policy specialist in NCSL's Fiscal Affairs Program. "However, there are several outliers, with Iowa and Nevada imposing just 6.75% and New Hampshire, New York and...
Florence Police Department to receive $500,000 in technology funds
Southwest Rankin News
Florence Police Department to receive $500,000 in technology funds
Special to Florence News
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recently announced the benefits for Mississippi included in the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill, which was passed by the...
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Mississippi after winter storm
Hinds Today
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Mississippi after winter storm
By G.P. Lin
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, Trent Kelly, Michael Guest, and Mike Ezell, expressed their approval after President Trump...
Congress approves millions for pipeline project
Clinton Courier
Congress approves millions for pipeline project
A project seen as crucial to future progress in Clinton and other parts of western Hinds County is another step closer to being fully funded.
By Randy Bell
On January 15, the U.S. Senate approved the FY2026 Department of the...
Mississippi Senators want FEMA to halt implementation of Biden-era NFIP Risk Rating system
Magnolia Tribune
Mississippi Senators want FEMA to halt implementation of Biden-era NFIP Risk Rating system
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are among a group of senators that say flood insurance changes have led to unacceptable premium increases that undermine the long-term future...