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Senator Hyde-Smith believes rebuilding infrastructure is key to the future of Mississippi and the nation.  She understands that aging highways, bridges, and basic public works infrastructure represents an impediment to public safety and economic growth.  She includes the need for greater broadband access among these needs.  Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to using her committee assignments to support responsible efforts to improve infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.

HYDE-SMITH SAYS USDA REORGANIZATION WILL BRING NEW RESOURCES, PERSONNEL TO STONEVILLE & MISSISSIPPI STATE

HYDE-SMITH SAYS USDA REORGANIZATION WILL BRING NEW RESOURCES, PERSONNEL TO STONEVILLE & MISSISSIPPI STATE

New Restructuring Plan Departs from Initial Proposals to ‘Eliminate’ Area Offices like ARS Stoneville

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said the effort to reorganize the U.S. Department of Agriculture bureaucracy will result in new Agriculture Research Service (ARS) resources and personnel to Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith, who gained the administration’s commitmen...

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HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF AIRPORT SECURITY BILL

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF AIRPORT SECURITY BILL

Miss. Senator Cosponsors SAFEGUARDS Act to End Diversion of Airport Security Funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today welcomed committee passage of a bill she cosponsored to ensure 9/11 passenger fees are used, as intended, to improve aviation and airport security.

The Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday...

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HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $34.6M FOR NORTH MISS. BRIDGE BUNDLE

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $34.6M FOR NORTH MISS. BRIDGE BUNDLE

Senator Supported Federal Funding for Rural Bridge Replacements in Tallahatchie County

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced a $34.6 million federal grant to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to replace three state-owned bridges on Mississippi State Route 32 (MS 32) in Tallahatchie County. 

The Federal Highway Administration Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant will...

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Levee Boards Meet With Sen. Hyde-Smith 

Delta Business Journal

Levee Boards Meet With Sen. Hyde-Smith 

 031726 MS Levee Boards

March 31, 2026
DBJ

In February, the Mississippi Levee Board, based in Greenville, and the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, based in Clarksdale, along with South Delta Planning District representatives, met with Mississippi...

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Senate bill, House measures offered on deposit insurance

CQ News

Senate bill, House measures offered on deposit insurance

By Mark Schoeff Jr., CQ

Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan Senate bill and House companion legislation Wednesday that would raise the federal deposit insurance limit for some bank accounts, moves that could reignite the issue in both...

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AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Magnolia Tribune

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

The Alliance said the expansion is an opportunity to expand access to advanced AI technology and workforce development through partnerships with Holmes Community College and local government leaders.

By: Frank Corder

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Long airport wait times persist as DHS funding remains in limbo

WJTV-TV Jackson

Long airport wait times persist as DHS funding remains in limbo

By Cameron Smith

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Passengers who waited for hours in line at airports on Monday said they don’t want a travel experience like that again. However, they could continue to see long wait times in...

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