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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:  USDA ISSUES $148.8 MILLION LOAN FOR RURAL ELECTRIC SYSTEM UPGRADES IN MISSISSIPPI

HYDE-SMITH:  USDA ISSUES $148.8 MILLION LOAN FOR RURAL ELECTRIC SYSTEM UPGRADES IN MISSISSIPPI

USDA Rural Development Issues Funds to Cooperative Energy for Work in 55 Counties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $148.8 million loan to a Hattiesburg-based rural electric partnership to finance system upgrades for a rural electric system serving 55 Mississippi counties.

The Electric Loan Program financing to Cooperative Energy of...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE TRUMP INTERIOR SECRETARY PICK

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE TRUMP INTERIOR SECRETARY PICK

Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Also Approves Two Other Long-Delayed Nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A day after supporting expedited consideration of President Trump’s nominees, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to advance the nomination of David Bernhardt to be the next Secretary of the Interior.

Hyde-Smith voted with the majority on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to advance Bernhardt...

HYDE-SMITH STRESSES NEED FOR STRONG HHS RESPONSE TO RURAL HOSPITAL CLOSURES

HYDE-SMITH STRESSES NEED FOR STRONG HHS RESPONSE TO RURAL HOSPITAL CLOSURES

At Hearing on HHS Budget, Senator Cites “Very Critical” Rural Hospital Problems

Senator Hyde-Smith and HHS Secretary Azar on Rural Hospitals
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith and HHS Secretary Azar on Rural Hospitals.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today stressed the need for federal action to address the risk of rural hospitals closing in Mississippi and other rural states.

Hyde-Smith raised the rural hospital issue at a Senate Labor, Health and Human...

D.C. delegation supports disaster request following Pearl River flood

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D.C. delegation supports disaster request following Pearl River flood

By Steven Gagliano

Mississippi’s delegation in D.C. is requesting federal aid following the February flooding of the Pearl River. 

The delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of a major...