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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.


MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $14.1 MILLION USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR NEW ALBANY WASTEWATER PLANT

MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $14.1 MILLION USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR NEW ALBANY WASTEWATER PLANT

USDA Provides $29.4 Million in Loan & Grant Awards for Water & Wastewater Projects in State

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) today praised the approval of a $14.1 million loan and grant package from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will allow the City of New Albany to replace its wastewater...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $22.5 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS.

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $22.5 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS.

FY2019 Work Plan Adds Money for 15 Projects, Including Water Improvements & Dredging

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will invest an additional $22.5 million on 15 projects in Mississippi, including $3.0 million for a Vicksburg wastewater project and millions for dredging at ports in Gulfport, Pascagoula, Vicksburg, and Greenville.

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $11.2 MILLION GRANT FOR GULF COAST WATER QUALITY PROJECT

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $11.2 MILLION GRANT FOR GULF COAST WATER QUALITY PROJECT

RESTORE Act Funds Will Support Wastewater System Upgrades

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced a $11,202,349 grant to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to fund the Mississippi Gulf Coast Water Quality Improvement Program, which will support construction of water...

VT Halter and Q-LNG Conduct Naming Ceremony for LNG Bunkering Barge

Maritime Executive

VT Halter and Q-LNG Conduct Naming Ceremony for LNG Bunkering Barge

By The Maritime Executive

Celebrating shipbuilders and protecting our nation were the main messages as VT Halter Marine, Inc. (VT Halter Marine), a company of ST Engineering North America, conducted a vessel...

Senator Hyde-Smith: $56.6 Million Boost for Ship Island Restoration

Dredging Today

Senator Hyde-Smith: $56.6 Million Boost for Ship Island Restoration

Dredging Today

Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has announced the award of a $56.6 million contract to carry out Phases 3 and 4 of a barrier island restoration project on Ship Island.

The U.S. Army Corps of...