Senator Hyde-Smith knows dependence on foreign oil poses economic and national security risks for the United States. The Senator supports responsible exploration and production of Mississippi’s and the nation’s energy resources, including the development of new technologies to support the production of biofuels and other energy sources.
Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of conservation and good stewardship of our natural resources. She supports balanced and responsible resource management policies to ensure Mississippi’s forests, wetlands, and coastal region remain assets for future generations to enjoy.
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $11.9 MILLION GRANT FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $11.9 MILLION GRANT FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
EPA Approves Funding for Mississippi Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced an $11.9 million grant to help Mississippi communities improve public water systems.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the funding for the Mississippi State Department of Health to administer the Mississippi Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The...
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE
Miss. Senator Worked to Influence Funding in Senate-passed “Minibus” Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today highlighted rural development funding included in a four-bill funding package approved by the Senate on Wednesday.
The Senate voted 92-6 to approve a so-called “minibus” package (HR.6147) of four FY2019...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO EXTEND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to beat the midnight expiration of the National Flood Insurance Program, sending a four-month extension to President Trump.
The Senate voted 86-12 to extend the NFIP through Nov. 30, 2018. The measure (S.1182) passed the House last week. It does not include any reforms to the system.
“Many Mississippians rely on the National Flood Insurance Program. It won’t...
Progress Water Receives $1.25M Grant, $1.9M Loan
Pine Belt News
Progress Water Receives $1.25M Grant, $1.9M Loan
By HASKEL BURNS
For the last several years, officials from Progress Community Water Association in Purvis have had maintenance issues with outdated water lines in the community – some of which were originally installed in the late...
USDA offers funding for rural water project in Lamar Co.
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
USDA offers funding for rural water project in Lamar Co.
By Renaldo Hopkins
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith announced more than $4.13 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture grant and loan funding for water infrastructure projects in Lamar and Copiah...
Finish the Pumps? Rolling Fork residents question EPA officials at public listening session
WLBT-TV Jackson
Finish the Pumps? Rolling Fork residents question EPA officials at public listening session
By Summer Tadlock
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WLBT) - The Rolling Fork community attended a public listening session Monday night and heard directly from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Resi...