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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 INTRODUCES BILL TO ELIMINATE FEMA COST-SHARE FOR 2020 DISASTERS TO HELP STATES, CITIES DURING PANDEMIC

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO ELIMINATE FEMA COST-SHARE FOR 2020 DISASTERS TO HELP STATES, CITIES DURING PANDEMIC

Bipartisan Bill Would Ease COVID-19 Burden to Aid in Disaster Recovery Where Needed

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VIDEO:  Hyde-Smith Discusses Bills Offering Direct Aid to Cities, Counties & States.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to eliminate the cost-share payments required of states and communities included in federal disaster declarations in 2020.

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HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $8.25 MILLION IN CORONAVIRUS FUNDS FOR MISS. LAW ENFORCEMENT

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $8.25 MILLION IN CORONAVIRUS FUNDS FOR MISS. LAW ENFORCEMENT

Additional Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Expected for the State as May 29 Application Deadline Nears

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that law enforcement entities are beginning to receive CARES Act funding related to their work to help communities meet COVID-19 challenges.

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ENCOURAGE USDA TO SUPPORT MISS. SEAFOOD INDUSTRY

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ENCOURAGE USDA TO SUPPORT MISSISSIPPI SEAFOOD INDUSTRY

COVID-19 Programs Could Provide Mississippi Seafood to Families in Need

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) on Monday sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting that he use his authority to purchase and distribute Mississippi seafood to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic...

USDA grants TEC $4.6 million for rural internet expansion

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USDA grants TEC $4.6 million for rural internet expansion

By Melissa Rademaker

BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - Mississippi is getting more than $4 million in grant money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand broadband internet in five counties. The investment is part...

Brookhaven couple honored as adoptive parents

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Brookhaven couple honored as adoptive parents

By Brett Campbell

A Brookhaven couple was honored this week in a national ceremony as adoptive parents.

Josh and Olivia Watts were nominated by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R, of Brookhaven) for the Congressional Coalition on...

Commissioner Gipson hosts Grand Opening of new Mississippi Trade Mart

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Commissioner Gipson hosts Grand Opening of new Mississippi Trade Mart

By Sarah Ulmer

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson officially cut the ribbon at the new Mississippi Trade Mart on the State Fairgrounds today.

At the ribbon cutting, Miss Mississippi Mary...