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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 SAYS $730,559 GRANT WILL SUPPORT WORKFORCE TRAINING IN MISSISSIPPI

HYDE-SMITH SAYS $730,559 GRANT WILL SUPPORT WORKFORCE TRAINING IN MISSISSIPPI

Appalachian Regional Commission Awards Partnership Grant to Promote Skilled Manufacturing Workforce

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said a $730,559 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant will help ensure Mississippi increases its access to skilled workers for the state’s growing manufacturing sector.

ARC recently announced the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and...

HYDE-SMITH CREDITS TEAM EFFORT FOR JOINT ARMY CORPS-NORTH DESOTO AGREEMENT ON FLOOD RELIEF

HYDE-SMITH CREDITS TEAM EFFORT FOR JOINT ARMY CORPS-NORTH DESOTO AGREEMENT ON FLOOD RELIEF
 
Army Corps of Engineers, DeSoto County Sign Pact on North DeSoto County Storm Water Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study

 

Senator Hyde-Smith with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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HERNANDO, MISS. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today credited a team effort attitude that will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a feasibility study on how best to address storm water runoff and flood risk abatement in...

HYDE-SMITH VISITS CORINTH PLANT & CREDITS WORKERS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO GROWING MISS., NATIONAL ECONOMY

HYDE-SMITH VISITS CORINTH PLANT & CREDITS WORKERS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO GROWING MISS., NATIONAL ECONOMY

 

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Caterpillar workers in Corinth.

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Caterpillar workers in Corinth.
 

CORINTH, MISS. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today thanked workers at Caterpillar’s Corinth facility for their role in establishing a strong manufacturing base in Mississippi and contributing to a booming American economy.
 
Hyde-Smith met the workers as part of a briefing and tour of the Corinth facility...

20 health centers receive federal funding for COVID-19 response

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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

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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...

Bill protects cattle producers from dealer payment default

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Bill protects cattle producers from dealer payment default

Legislation ensures that cattle sellers receive payment should a livestock dealer become insolvent. 

Mar 16, 2020

Quick turnaround between the purchase and resale of cattle by a dealer often leaves the rancher who originally...