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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 BACKS BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES WITHIN HEALTH CENTERS, CLINICS

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES WITHIN HEALTH CENTERS, CLINICS

Miss. Senator Also Cosponsors Separate Bill to Codify Medicare Reimbursement Values for Struggling Hospitals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in introducing legislation to create two new federal grant programs to expand walk-in urgent care, triage, and emergency stabilization services at existing community health centers...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ACT TO SHORE UP SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY LENDERS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ACT TO SHORE UP SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY LENDERS

Bipartisan Legislation Offers FDIC Deposit Insurance to Enhance Financial Stability for Community & Mid-sized banks, Credit Unions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Wednesday signed as a primary sponsor of bipartisan legislation to strengthen small and mid-sized lenders like community banks and credit unions – institutions that drive local economic growth.

Hyde-Smith joined U.S. Senators Bill...

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SWEEPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SWEEPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEGISLATION

Senate Approves 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Includes Hyde-Smith Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, today voted for a sweeping housing affordability measure that includes priority reforms she’s supported to address housing needs in rural America.

The 21st Century ROAD (Renewing Opportunity in...

Rollins: Farm Aid Buys Time for Ag

Progressive Farmer

Rollins: Farm Aid Buys Time for Ag

Rollins Points to Ag Consolidation as Reason for Aid; Senators Seek Disaster Funds
 
By Jake Zajkowski, DTN Ag Policy Editor

WASHINGTON (DTN) -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joined military leaders on Tuesday to urge Senate...

MS lawmaker wants help after catfish industry hits 'crisis' point

Jackson Clarion-Ledger

MS lawmaker wants help after catfish industry hits 'crisis' point

By Bea Anhuci

  • Catfish farmers in states like Alabama and Mississippi are facing economic hardship due to rising production costs.
  • Increased expenses for feed, electricity, and transportation have outpaced...