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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.


SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

SENATE PASSES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

Resolution Will Help More Americans Learn About Accessing Care Through Telehealth

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed a bipartisan resolution authored by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) designating September 15-21 as “Telehealth Awareness Week.” 

S.Res.417 recognizes that telehealth has helped millions of Americans across the country access quality health care and has become a critical...

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES EMERGENCY PINE BEETLE RESPONSE LEGISLATION

HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES EMERGENCY PINE BEETLE RESPONSE LEGISLATION

Bipartisan Legislation to Help Landowners, Communities, Industry Overcome Pine Beetle Infestations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced her bipartisan bill to help private landowners, timber cutting and hauling businesses, and local municipalities respond to forest-related disasters, including the pine beetle that has laid waste to vast swaths of southern forests.

The Emergency Pine...

HYDE-SMITH HELPS REINTRODUCE TELEHEALTH MODERNIZATION ACT

HYDE-SMITH HELPS REINTRODUCE TELEHEALTH MODERNIZATION ACT

Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Would Protect and Increase Telehealth Options for Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Monday joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in reintroducing legislation to extend telehealth access for seniors enrolled in Medicare.

The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025 (S.2709) would extend and codify telehealth services initially offered during the pandemic, which are set to...

Greenville Mid-Delta Airport sees growth as travelers fly local

Delta News TV, Greenville

Greenville Mid-Delta Airport sees growth as travelers fly local

By De'Nautis Liddell

GREENVILLE, Miss.—This month, Mississippi is recognizing Aviation Month and the role airports play in connecting communities.

From walking through the airport and checking in to going...

24 Mississippi airports receive $20M for improvements

WJTV-TV Jackson

24 Mississippi airports receive $20M for improvements

By Sethanie Smith

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Twenty-four municipal airfields in Mississippi were awarded more than $20 million for facility improvements.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the third round of...

Area airports receive grants for infrastructure and safety

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo

Area airports receive grants for infrastructure and safety
 
Two dozen municipal airfields in Mississippi have been awarded just over $20 million for facility improvements. This includes several airports in Northeast Mississippi.

Daily Journal reports

Th...