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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.
MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $24.3 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 26 MISS. AIRPORTS
MISS. LAWMAKERS ANNOUNCE $24.3 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT 26 MISS. AIRPORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Representatives Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today announced the award of $24.3 million in grants to make improvements at 26 Mississippi airfields.
The U.S. Department of Transportation on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Airport Improvement Program grants.
“Improvi...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES URGE ADMINISTRATION TO END PROPOSAL THAT WOULD HARM SMALLER METROPOLITAN AREAS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES URGE ADMINISTRATION TO END PROPOSAL THAT WOULD HARM SMALLER METROPOLITAN AREAS
Miss. Senators Warn of Negative Impact from Proposed Status Change to Hattiesburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among a bipartisan group of 25 Senators who sent a letter that encourages Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Rob Fairweather to abandon plans to change the current definition of a Metropolitan...
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP FIX JACKSON WATER WOES
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP FIX JACKSON WATER WOES
Measure Would Tap Army Corps, EPA & EDA Resources for Urgent Water Infrastructure Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the recent collapse of the water system in Mississippi’s state capital, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to authorize a multipronged federal approach to help the City of Jackson overcome long-neglected water infrastructure upgrades.
The Emergency Water Infrastructure Improvements...
Sen. Kennedy: EPA actions would hurt Louisiana's small refineries, raise gas prices
Gonzales (La.) Weekly Citizen
Sen. Kennedy: EPA actions would hurt Louisiana's small refineries, raise gas prices
Staff Report
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) in pushing Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan into reconsidering two...
U.S. Secretary of the Navy ‘inspired’ by Ingalls Shipbuilding
WLOX-TV Biloxi
U.S. Secretary of the Navy ‘inspired’ by Ingalls Shipbuilding
By Mike Lacy
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Wednesday was a homecoming for U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro.
While in the Navy, he worked on the USS Bulkeley at Ingalls.
“I actually spend a year and a half living...
Senate Republicans call for probe into NEA's possible role in DOJ's school board memo
The Washington Times
Senate Republicans call for probe into NEA's possible role in DOJ's school board memo
House, Senate Republicans pursue origins of NSBA letter, collusion allegations
By Valerie Richardson
Senate Republicans called Tuesday on inspectors general to investigate possible...