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Senator Hyde-Smith knows dependence on foreign oil poses economic and national security risks for the United States.  The Senator supports responsible exploration and production of Mississippi’s and the nation’s energy resources, including the development of new technologies to support the production of biofuels and other energy sources.

As a fourth-generation farmer, Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of conservation and good stewardship of our natural resources.  She supports balanced and responsible resource management policies to ensure Mississippi’s forests, wetlands, and coastal region remain assets for future generations to enjoy.


Inflation Reduction Act: Legislation Opposed by All Senate Republicans

Delta Business Journal 
 
Inflation Reduction Act: Legislation Opposed by All Senate Republicans

By Becky Gillette

Agriculture is taking a huge hit from drought, extreme heat, flooding and other impacts that scientists have linked to climate change caused from greenhouse gas emissions leading to...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S ‘SOCIALLY OPTIMAL’ ENERGY PRODUCTION STANDARD INCONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW

HYDE-SMITH SAYS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S ‘SOCIALLY OPTIMAL’ ENERGY PRODUCTION STANDARD INCONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Use of “Socially Optimal” Standard to Govern Energy Production.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today questioned the legal authority behind a “socially optimal” standard used by the U.S. Department of the Interior to develop long-delayed regulations and guidelines for offshore energy production.

Hyde-Smith raised the...

Senate approves climate treaty limiting potent greenhouse gases

The Hill

Senate approves climate treaty limiting potent greenhouse gases

By Rachel Frazin

The Senate on Wednesday voted to ratify a climate treaty limiting the use of highly potent greenhouse gases called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), although the U.S. has already taken steps to comply with the...

GOP Senators target administration’s “onerous” permitting bills

OK Energy Today/Radio Oklahoma Network

GOP Senators target administration’s “onerous” permitting bills

September 13, 2022

Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe joined 37 other GOP Senators this week in introducing an act to do something about what he calls “onerous” permitting that delays energy projects.
Sen...

Residents Continue To Wait For Backwater Pumps

The Yazoo Herald

Residents Continue To Wait For Backwater Pumps

By Jamie Patterson

Residents are still demanding answers and relief when it comes to the status of the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps Project. 

Town hall meetings and panels of elected and federal officials have recently held meetings...