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 OPPOSES POSSIBLE DUTIES ON PHOSPHATE FERTILIZERS
HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES POSSIBLE DUTIES ON PHOSPHATE FERTILIZERS
Miss. Senator Joins Letter Highlighting Hardships on U.S. Farmers if Penalties Imposed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has signed a letter calling on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to oppose imposing countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers, fees that would adversely affect the availability and affordability of fertilizers for Mississippi farmers and ranchers.
“The rising costs...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCE FAIR ACCESS TO BANKING ACT
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCE FAIR ACCESS TO BANKING ACT
Miss. Senators Work to Prevent Discrimination by Financial Service Providers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined colleagues in introducing the Fair Access to Banking Act, which would prevent discrimination against constitutionally-protected industries and law-abiding businesses by banks and financial service providers.
“Financial service providers wield immense power and...
HYDE-SMITH NAMED LEAD REPUBLICAN ON ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE
HYDE-SMITH NAMED LEAD REPUBLICAN ON ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE
Miss. Senator Lands Ranking Member Spot on Senate Energy Committee’s Water & Power Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today became the lead Republican on the Water and Power Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The Water and Power Subcommittee jurisdiction includes, among other issues, oversight and legislative responsibilities for: irrigation; reclamation projects...
I-14 now a little closer to being reality
Brookhaven Daily Leader
I-14 now a little closer to being reality
By Brett Campbell
A new interstate could soon intersect Lincoln County along the Hwy. 84 corridor, as I-14 moves toward expansion from West Texas through Georgia.
The U.S. Senate recently unanimously passed an amendment adding...
Pine Belt VFD receiving federal funding for fire safety improvement
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Pine Belt VFD receiving federal funding for fire safety improvement
By Renaldo Hopkins
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDAM) - A Pine Belt volunteer fire department will receive funding from a grant program created to improve fire safety.
According to the offices of U.S. Senators Roger...
U.S. Senate recognizes August as National Catfish Month
WJTV-TV Jackson
U.S. Senate recognizes August as National Catfish Month
By Cianna Reeves
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJTV) – On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to designate August 2021 as National Catfish Month.
The resolution recognizes the importance of catfish farmers and workers, and...