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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 THANKS EDUCATION SEC. FOR MAINTAINING RURAL, LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS FUNDING

HYDE-SMITH THANKS EDUCATION SEC. FOR MAINTAINING RURAL, LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS FUNDING

Senator Had Raised Concerns about Eligibility Changes Affecting Miss. Schools 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In addition to highlighting educational achievements in Mississippi, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today thanked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for stepping back from reforms that could have reduced eligibility and funding for rural, high poverty school districts.

Hyde-Smith was among 21 Senators who...

MISS. SENATORS ANNOUNCE $122.6 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT FOR HELICOPTER PRODUCTION

MISS. SENATORS ANNOUNCE $122.6 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT FOR HELICOPTER PRODUCTION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $122.6 million U.S. Army contract for the procurement of 15 UH-72 Lakota Light Utility Helicopters, which will be manufactured in Columbus.

The Army awarded the contract to Airbus Helicopters, Inc., with an initial obligation of $61.3 million with the Tuesday contract notice.  All work will be...

HYDE-SMITH CONCERNED WITH DECISION TO LIFT BRAZILIAN BEEF BAN 

HYDE-SMITH CONCERNED WITH DECISION TO LIFT BRAZILIAN BEEF BAN 

Hyde-Smith and 14 Other Senators Question Ability of Brazil to Meet U.S. Food Safety Standards Consistently

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is among a bipartisan group of Senators who are suggesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture may need a complete verification process before lifting a ban on Brazilian raw beef imports.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, signed a letter to...

Waynesboro airport getting $461K

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Waynesboro airport getting $461K 

July 8, 2020

U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., marked the award of $15,567,034 in grants to make improvements at 22 Mississippi airports, including $461,313 to improve airport buildings and reconfigure the...