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.
Republicans Coax Trump to Scrap U.S. Ship Waiver Plan for Gas
Bloomberg News
Republicans Coax Trump to Scrap U.S. Ship Waiver Plan for Gas
• Lawmakers from shipbuilding Gulf Coast states meet with Trump
• White House weighing waivers to facilitate natural gas flows
By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Ari Natter
President Donald Trump pledged he wouldn’t waive...
Jones Act defenders say Trump shoots down attempt to weaken shipping law
S&P Global Platts
Jones Act defenders say Trump shoots down attempt to weaken shipping law
by Meghan Gordon, Maya Weber and Richard Rubin
Washington — At the urging of US lawmakers from oil- and natural gas-producing states, the Trump administration has reportedly halted consideration of a 10...
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
WASHINGTON (May 1, 2019) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association today welcomed the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate aimed at reforming federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a way...