Conservation Corner: National Native Plant Month

The Sun-Sentinel

Conservation Corner: National Native Plant Month

By JAMES L. CUMMINS

Not much information exists yet on National Native Plant Month because it is a brand new designation. The first Senate resolution was in 2021 to make April National Native Plant Month and recognize “the benefits...

Senate bill, House measures offered on deposit insurance

CQ News

Senate bill, House measures offered on deposit insurance

By Mark Schoeff Jr., CQ

Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan Senate bill and House companion legislation Wednesday that would raise the federal deposit insurance limit for some bank accounts, moves that could reignite the issue in both...

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Magnolia Tribune

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

The Alliance said the expansion is an opportunity to expand access to advanced AI technology and workforce development through partnerships with Holmes Community College and local government leaders.

By: Frank Corder

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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE RURAL HOUSING AFFORDABILITY LEGISLATION

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE RURAL HOUSING AFFORDABILITY LEGISLATION

Bipartisan FARM Home Loan Act Would Expand Access to Farm Credit System Home Loan Assistance in Mississippi, Nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with four fellow members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to boost rural economic growth by helping more homebuyers qualify for housing assistance through the Farm Credit...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STABILIZE AG LABOR COSTS

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO STABILIZE AG LABOR COSTS

Senators Introduce Bill to Codify Trump Wage Rule for H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined a legislative effort to stabilize agricultural labor costs by providing farmers with greater certainty and clarity when forecasting labor costs as they plan for future growing seasons.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Farmworker Access and Retention Modernization ...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES WITHIN HEALTH CENTERS, CLINICS

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES WITHIN HEALTH CENTERS, CLINICS

Miss. Senator Also Cosponsors Separate Bill to Codify Medicare Reimbursement Values for Struggling Hospitals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in introducing legislation to create two new federal grant programs to expand walk-in urgent care, triage, and emergency stabilization services at existing community health centers...