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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 VOTES FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF INTERIOR-ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL

HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF INTERIOR-ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL

Miss. Senator Worked to Secure Infrastructure Resources for Mississippi Communities in Bill Headed to President Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on Thursday voted for final passage of a bill that would make appropriations available for Mississippi water systems, wastewater infrastructure, and unique cultural projects.

The Senate...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH SEEK CRACKDOWN ON MEXICAN CARTELS STEALING RED SNAPPER, ADVOCATE FOR GULF FISHERMEN

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH SEEK CRACKDOWN ON MEXICAN CARTELS STEALING RED SNAPPER, ADVOCATE FOR GULF FISHERMEN

Gulf Coast Lawmakers Ask NOAA to Join Fight Against Illegal Red Snapper Harvesting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among a group of lawmakers who are encouraging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to crack down on illegal fishing by Mexican vessels in U.S. waters, which undermines Gulf fishermen and funds...

HYDE-SMITH, SLOTKIN INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS IN RURAL AMERICA

HYDE-SMITH, SLOTKIN INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS IN RURAL AMERICA

Senators Move to Extend USDA Support for Middle Mile Broadband Projects for Another Five Years

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that is instrumental in improving access to broadband service in Mississippi and the rest of rural America.

The Middle Mile...

Cotton industry deploys actions to ensure survival

Farm Progress

Cotton industry deploys actions to ensure survival

A sustainability campaign and expanding to new markets are just a couple ways cotton growers and organizations are trying to boost the industry.

By Ron Smith, Contributing Writer, Farm Progress

David Dunlow has grown cotton for 40...

Thompson: At least $10B in additional farm aid needed

Agri-Pulse

Thompson: At least $10B in additional farm aid needed

By Lydia Johnson

Congress needs to provide at least $10 billion in additional aid to farmers to supplement the $12 billion being provided by the Trump administration through its Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, says House...

Barrasso bill aims to improve rescue response in national parks

States Newsroom

Barrasso bill aims to improve rescue response in national parks

By Katie Klingsporn

Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is pushing legislation to upgrade emergency communications in national parks — a step he says would improve responses in far-flung areas of parks like Yellowstone...