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 APPLAUD $7.9 MILLION IN CARES ACT FUNDING FOR COAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY
MISS. LAWMAKERS APPLAUD $7.9 MILLION IN CARES ACT FUNDING FOR COAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss), along with Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss) today applauded a $7.9 million award from the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) to the Mississippi Coast Transit Authority (CTA).
The CTA will use these funds to continue providing transit service within the Pascagoula Urbanized Area during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Coast...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PRAISE AWARD OF $3 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PRAISE AWARD OF $3 MILLION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO MISSISSIPPI AIRPORTS
Annual Grants Include Additional Aid for Coronavirus Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today marked the award of $3,001,470 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to make improvements at five Mississippi airports.
“Each year, grants from the Federal Aviation Administration help Mississippi airports make important improvements to their...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO CELEBRATE $7.6 MILLION AWARD FOR MISSISSIPPI OYSTER HATCHERY AT SOUTHERN MISS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & PALAZZO CELEBRATE $7.6 MILLION AWARD FOR MISSISSIPPI OYSTER HATCHERY AT SOUTHERN MISS
RESTORE Act Funding Will Support Oyster Restoration. Aquaculture on Gulf Coast
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Representative Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today celebrated the award of $7,624,559 to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to support construction of an oyster hatchery and research center operated by the...
Committee approves $20.7M to advance Yazoo Backwater Area Project
WJTV-TV Jackson
Committee approves $20.7M to advance Yazoo Backwater Area Project
By Kaitlin Howell
WASHINGTON (WJTV) – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced the Senate Appropriations Committee passed an appropriations measure that includes funding to support flood...
Full five-state Interstate 14 project added to Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
Natchez Democrat
Full five-state Interstate 14 project added to Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
By Jan Griffey
NATCHEZ — On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved an amendment adding congressional authorization of the full Interstate-14 five-state corridor expansion to the pending...
Coalition of 33 lawmakers introduce bill to uphold Navigable Water Protection Rule
KTTN-FM Trenton, Mo.
Coalition of 33 lawmakers introduce bill to uphold Navigable Water Protection Rule
By KTTN News
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt announced that he has joined U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and 31 of their Senate...