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 URGES USDA FLEXIBILITY ON SCHOOL MEALS, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT AS CLASSES RESUME
HYDE-SMITH URGES USDA FLEXIBILITY ON SCHOOL MEALS, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT AS CLASSES RESUME
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is among 20 Senators urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to exercise flexibility to ensure the availability of meals and other child nutrition benefits as schools open in Mississippi and around the country.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, signed a letter to...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $1.17 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI FIRE DEPARTMENTS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCE $1.17 MILLION FOR MISSISSIPPI FIRE DEPARTMENTS
FEMA Grants to Support Safety Upgrades for First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced $1,174,106 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funding to support safety upgrades for fire departments in eight Mississippi communities.
The grants were awarded under the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.
“Each year, FEMA...
HYDE-SMITH: USDA WILL PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO CATFISH PRODUCERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC
HYDE-SMITH: USDA WILL PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO CATFISH PRODUCERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Miss. Senator Worked to Qualify Farm-Raised Catfish for USDA Relief Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised a decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make farm-raised catfish producers eligible for direct relief for losses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catfish is now among the list of commodities now eligible for the USDA Coronavirus Food...
Sen. Lee introduces bipartisan bill to help military families
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Sen. Lee introduces bipartisan bill to help military families
By Holly Richardson
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) today introduced the Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act, bipartisan legislation that would give military spouses with valid professional licenses in one state reciprocity in...
Senator Hyde-Smith and military help with production of Camp Kamassa
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Senator Hyde-Smith and military help with production of Camp Kamassa
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith addressing military personnel at Camp Kamassa on April 8, 2021 (Photo: Kate Cornell/12 News)
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CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) — Camp Kamassa in Crystal Springs is a project that’s been...
Blackburn introduces bill to improve infrastructure in rural areas
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Blackburn introduces bill to improve infrastructure in rural areas
By Ripon Advance News Service
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) recently introduced legislation to remove burdensome government regulations that will allow for easier repairs of America’s rural roads and bridges...