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.
Mississippi senator wants CDC to form new Office of Rural Health
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Mississippi senator wants CDC to form new Office of Rural Health
By Troy Johnson
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has called on the CDC to form an Office of Rural Health.
Hyde-Smith said millions of Americans, including Mississippians, were disproportionately hit during the pandemic due to a lack of health care resources.
"I believe establishing a new office of rural health within the Center for Disease Control would be an important way to support rural...
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...
MS senators call for National Women in Agriculture Day
Vicksburg Daily News
MS senators call for National Women in Agriculture Day
March 24, 2022
By Staff Reports
As part of Women’s History Month and National Agriculture Week, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to designate Mar. 24...
Hyde-Smith, Wicker cosponsor bill to empower nation’s workforce
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Hyde-Smith, Wicker cosponsor bill to empower nation’s workforce
By Daily Leader Staff
U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith, of Brookhaven, and Roger Wicker — both R-Miss. — have cosponsored the Employee Rights Act of 2022.
This legislation would protect workers and small...
Illinois senator proposes requiring oil companies to keep prices down
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Illinois senator proposes requiring oil companies to keep prices down
By Raquel Martin
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — With Americans paying more at the pump, Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on the root of the problem and therefore aren’t on the same page about solutions.
D...