MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $9.77 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AIRPORTS
MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $9.77 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL AIRPORTS
Federal Aviation Administration Approves 20 Grants to Support Statewide Transportation Upgrades
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $9.77 million for improvements to 20 airports across the state.
The grants will be awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation on behalf of the Federal Aviation...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today praised President Trump and his administration as reports showed the American economy grew an extraordinary 4.1 percent in the last quarter.
“The American economy is growing at a remarkable pace, which is evidence that President Trump’s pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda of lower taxes and fewer regulations is working. Our economy is working better...
MISSISSIPPIANS NEED A REFORMED, SOLVENT FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
MISSISSIPPIANS NEED A REFORMED, SOLVENT FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
By U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.)
In the middle of hurricane season, the federal government is again days away from allowing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to lapse.
Over the past 50 years, the NFIP has reduced flood risks and helped Mississippi families, communities and businesses recover from the financial burdens caused by flooding.
Congress needs to act before July 31 to ensure the NFIP doesn’t expire...
Senators urge Pentagon to revamp Tricare’s breast cancer screening options
Military Times
Senators urge Pentagon to revamp Tricare’s breast cancer screening options
Tricare does not cover Digital Breast Temosythesis for preventative screening.
By Diana Stancy Correll
A bipartisan group of senators is urging the Pentagon to revamp breast cancer screening options for...
Hinds workforce program receives Department of Labor grant
Vicksburg Post
Hinds workforce program receives Department of Labor grant
By Staff Reports
The Department of Labor Monday announced $4.1 million in grants to support three workforce development projects in rural Mississippi, one of which is at Hinds Community College.
The grants support...
GOP senators introduce fetal burial law after discovery of 2,246 abortion remains in Ulrich Klopfer garage
Washington Examiner
GOP senators introduce fetal burial law after discovery of 2,246 abortion remains in Ulrich Klopfer garage
By Kimberly Leonard
Republican senators have introduced a bill to mandate the burial or cremation of fetal tissue after an abortion in response to the discovery of 2,246...