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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 COSPONSORS ‘FARMERS FREEDOM ACT’ TO FIGHT FEDERAL OVERREACH

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS ‘FARMERS FREEDOM ACT’ TO FIGHT FEDERAL OVERREACH

Biden’s EPA Continues to Push WOTUS Red Tape on Farmers, Ranchers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she has cosponsored legislation to combat federal regulatory overreach as the Biden administration continues its efforts to impose Clean Water Act restrictions on crop and rangeland.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Farmers Freedom Act of 2023 (S.3366), which would protect...

HYDE-SMITH GETS USDA NOMINEE COMMITMENT ON RURAL HEALTH

HYDE-SMITH GETS USDA NOMINEE COMMITMENT ON RURAL HEALTH

USDA Rural Development Nominee Stresses Importance of Rural Healthcare, Water Programs at Hearing

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Focuses on Rural Healthcare, Water Systems at Hearing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received commitments from a Biden administration nominee to commit attention and resources to U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA programs that can aid rural healthcare and water systems.

Hyde...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES TARGET PREDATORY BLACK VULTURES IN NEW LEGISLATION

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES TARGET PREDATORY BLACK VULTURES IN NEW LEGISLATION

Black Vulture Relief Act Would Allow Farmers & Ranchers to Protect Herds from Voracious Birds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) in introducing legislation to allow farmers and ranchers to protect their newborn livestock from black vultures without burdensome government interference.

The Black Vulture Relief Act...

Fire risk still high as fall arrives

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Fire risk still high as fall arrives

By Thomas Howard

Cooler temperatures are on the way as fall makes it way to the Magnolia State, but a scorching summer and little rain means residents should heed caution before starting any fires.

The National Weather Service in Jackson is...