Photo of an empty road with fencing on both sides of the road

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.


Engine test for Space Launch System to be in Mississippi

Associated Press

Engine test for Space Launch System to be in Mississippi

The Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — NASA says it will conduct the "Green Run" rocket testing campaign for the new Space Launch System rocket at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy...

Safety net proposed for fishermen

Houma (La.) Courier

Safety net proposed for fishermen

By Halle Parker

Louisiana shrimpers say a bill introduced in the Senate that would provide a safety net for commercial fishermen to help in difficult years like 2019 is a long time coming.

For decades, shrimpers and others in the commercial...