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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.


HYDE-SMITH:  NEW ARMY CORPS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ACTION ON YAZOO BACKWATER PROJECT IS SIGNIFICANT

HYDE-SMITH:  NEW ARMY CORPS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ACTION ON YAZOO BACKWATER PROJECT IS SIGNIFICANT

New Environmental Review to be Completed by Fall, with January 2021 Final Decision

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today stressed the significance of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launch of an official new review on the Yazoo Backwater Area Project, a step that could lead to much-needed flood protection in the South Delta.

The Federal Register on Wednesday published...

PRESIDENT NAMES HYDE-SMITH TO OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN CONGRESSIONAL GROUP

PRESIDENT NAMES HYDE-SMITH TO OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN CONGRESSIONAL GROUP

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to serve on the Opening Up America Again Congressional Group to focus on providing advice and counsel on actions needed to safely open and restart economy following the COVID-19 public health emergency.

“I appreciate President Trump’s determination to safely open and restart the American economy.   His...

MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS IMMEDIATE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR EASTER STORM DAMAGE

MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS IMMEDIATE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR EASTER STORM DAMAGE

(Update:  On April 16, 2020, President Trump approved the Major Disaster Declaration requested by Governor Tate Reeves. Read more here.)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to approve Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration in the wake of devastating weather events across the...

Ingalls Shipbuilding to Host Drive-In Hiring Event in Hattiesburg

SuperTalk Mississippi News

Ingalls Shipbuilding to Host Drive-In Hiring Event in Hattiesburg

by Kelly Bennett

Ingalls Shipbuilding will host a drive-in hiring event for job seekers from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center (962 Sullivan Drive).

At...

Senator continues push for Okhissa project

McComb Enterprise-Journal 

Senator continues push for Okhissa project

By Caleb McCluskey

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith says she is pushing for the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance's acquisition of 150-acres in the Homochitto National Forest at Okhissa Lake for an economic development project.

Hyd...