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 introduces legislation that could overturn EPA veto
Vicksburg Post
Hyde-Smith introduces legislation that could overturn EPA veto
By Staff Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker introduced Wednesday legislation that would overturn a 2008 decision that halted the final aspects of a long-awaited flood...
As Delta floodwater recedes new stress and challenges rise for locals
WJTV-TV Jackson
As Delta floodwater recedes new stress and challenges rise for locals
VIDEO
As water continues to recede in the Delta some homeowners are assessing the damage and cleaning up.
For a handful the recovery process is here but it’s nowhere near over or any easier for Wetland locals...
VT Halter gets contract to build Coast Guard’s polar security cutter
Professional Mariner
VT Halter gets contract to build Coast Guard’s polar security cutter
By Susan Buchanan
Mississippi’s VT Halter Marine was awarded a contract in April to build a 460-foot polar security cutter, with options for two more, to upgrade the Coast Guard’s aging icebreaker fleet.
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