Senator Hyde-Smith believes the Unites States is strong when agriculture and rural America are strong. The Senator understands the unique challenges faced by rural Mississippi to provide residents with basic services, infrastructure, education, and health care. She supports policies that will allow rural communities to expand economically. The federal government should not be a roadblock to the growth and wellbeing of rural America.
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘RURAL JOBS ACT’
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘RURAL JOBS ACT’
Bipartisan Bill Would Focus New Market Tax Credits toward Fighting Rural Poverty, Creating Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today cosponsored bipartisan legislation to put greater focus on using New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) to increase job-creating investments in rural communities.
The Rural Jobs Act (S.1671) would expand upon the U.S. Treasury Department program by designating $500 million in NMTC investments for “Rural...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $10.3 MILLION IN FAA GRANTS FOR MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $10.3 MILLION IN FAA GRANTS FOR MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS
FAA Airport Improvement Program Grants Offer Support to 10 Facilities Statewide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $10.3 million for improvements at 10 Mississippi airfields. The U.S. Department of Transportation, on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will award the grants.
“Mississippi’s airports keep passengers...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $25 MILLION USDA ACTION TO BOOST SHRIMP INDUSTRY
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $25 MILLION USDA ACTION TO BOOST SHRIMP INDUSTRY
USDA Commits to Purchase of Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Wild-Caught Shrimp
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commitment to purchase an additional $25 million in wild-caught shrimp that should benefit the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
The USDA on Thursday announced the purchase of Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic wild-caught shrimp through its...
As Congress returns from Thanksgiving recess, lawmakers face a packed Democrat-led agenda
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As Congress returns from Thanksgiving recess, lawmakers face a packed Democrat-led agenda
Urgent deadlines and major issues loom large for Congressional consideration.
By Anne Summerhays
Congressional lawmakers return from Thanksgiving recess today, with plans to discuss and vote...
Yazoo Backwater Project
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Yazoo Backwater Project
Nov 24, 2021
After nearly 12 years, the Yazoo Backwater project was finally approved by the EPA last year in 2020. The Army Core of Engineers along with state and federal representatives had been working to develop a new project since the 2008 veto.
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EPA Deals Delta Devastating Blow
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EPA Deals Delta Devastating Blow
EPA Confirms Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project is Still Subject to 2008 Veto
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) transmitted a letter to the Army for Civil Works on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, confirming the 2008...