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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: $18.2 MILLION DEFENSE CONTRACT AWARDED TO MISS. FIRM TO MANUFACTURE MILITARY UNIFORMS

HYDE-SMITH:  $18.2 MILLION DEFENSE CONTRACT AWARDED TO MISS. FIRM TO MANUFACTURE MILITARY UNIFORMS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that a Tishomingo County company has been awarded an $18.2 million contract to manufacture uniforms for the Defense Department.
 
Golden Manufacturing Inc. in Golden was awarded the competitive contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to produce uniforms for the Army and Air Force.
 
“Golden Manufacturing has a well...

HYDE-SMITH DUCK HUNTING SEASON MEASURE SIGNED INTO LAW

HYDE-SMITH DUCK HUNTING SEASON MEASURE SIGNED INTO LAW

President Trump Signs Major Lands Bill, Which Includes Federal Duck Hunting Season Extension, Special Hunts for Vets, Military and Youths

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump today signed into law a major lands bill that includes U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s legislation allowing states to extend duck hunting season to January 31 and to schedule special hunts for military, veterans, and youths.
 
The Natural Resources Management Act (S...

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO COMBAT GROWING THREAT OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE

HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO COMBAT GROWING THREAT OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE

Bill Authorizes Additional Resources for State CWD Management & Surveillance Efforts, Establishes Unified Response Framework

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to establish a unified response framework for combatting the threat of chronic wasting disease (CWD), a growing epidemic threatening white-tailed deer populations in Mississippi and at least 24 other...

Senators Stress COVID-19 Relief for Agriculture

Ag News Wire

Senators Stress COVID-19 Relief for Agriculture

March 24, 2020

Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) led a Senate colloquy Monday to outline the importance of supporting farmers, ranchers and rural America in legislation to provide relief from the impacts of COVID-19. Hoeven worked to include...

20 health centers receive federal funding for COVID-19 response

News Mississippi

20 health centers receive federal funding for COVID-19 response

By Steven Gagliano

As lawmakers in D.C. continue to work on the third coronavirus response package, funding from the first package continues to make its way to states, including Mississippi. 

On March 6, President...

Senate sends House coronavirus relief bill to President Trump

WKRN-TV Nashville, Tenn.

Senate sends House coronavirus relief bill to President Trump
 
031820 Nexstar Coronavirus Interview

by: Jessi Turnure

WASHINTON (NEXSTAR) – The Senate voted Wednesday to send the House coronavirus relief bill to President Trump to sign.

Senators will now continue their work on another plan to support small...