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: MDOT ELIGIBLE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT & REHAB FUNDS
HYDE-SMITH: MDOT ELIGIBLE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT & REHAB FUNDS
$225 Million in FY2018 Appropriations Available to Mississippi & 24 Other Rural States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today said the Mississippi Department of Transportation is eligible to compete for a share of $225 million available to rural states for bridge replacement and rehabilitation.
Mississippi is among 25 states with low population density...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $1.5M FOR BALDWYN GAS LINE REPAIR
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $1.5M FOR BALDWYN GAS LINE REPAIR
Economic Development Grant Expected to Create 425 Jobs, Retain 1,439 Jobs, and Spur $57M in Private Investment
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $1.5 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to the City of Baldwyn to upgrade the city’s natural gas transmission system.
According to City of Baldwyn estimates, the project is expected to...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $6.98 MILLION GRANT FOR HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $6.98 MILLION GRANT FOR HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
FEMA Grant to Support Wind Retrofit Work on Eight Schools Damaged by Hurricane Katrina
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Representative Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $6,976,600 to the Harrison County School District to complete a roof hardening project at eight schools impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
“This grant continues...
Aberdeen aldermen discuss infrastructure, federal building
Monroe Journal
Aberdeen aldermen discuss infrastructure, federal building
By Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – From flood control to use tax funds to the Thomas G. Abernethy Federal Building, infrastructure was the centralized topic of Feb. 4’s board of aldermen meeting.
Board members and citizens...
Miss. Delegation Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for January Storm Damage
WJTV-TV Jackson
Miss. Delegation Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for January Storm Damage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Friday, the Mississippi congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting full consideration of Mississippi Governor Tate Reeve’s request for a major...
US Senators Encourage Increased Access For US Rice In UK Trade Negotiations
Louisiana Agriculture News
US Senators Encourage Increased Access For US Rice In UK Trade Negotiations
By Jamison Cruce
WASHINGTON, DC -- On Monday, a group of United States Senators from rice-producing states sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer encouraging...