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.
Vicksburg Daily News
Bill to strengthen rural water system resilience, disaster response reintroduced
By Staff Reports
WASHINGTON (VDN) — U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have reintroduced the Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act...
Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin
The U.S. Farm Bill: A chat with Delta Council’s Frank Howell about the long wait for #19
By MARK H. STOWERS
The U.S. Farm Bill – hundreds of pages of legislation with 12 sections that cover everything from crop insurance to food stamps. The 2018 version – the last one...
WXXV-TV Gulfport
Long Beach breaks ground on Gateway Project
By Jordyn Lassiter
The Long Beach Gateway Project, launched in 2018, was proposed to enhance the city’s appearance along Highway 90. Now, it’s finally a reality.
The project features new signage and upgraded landscaping, designed to...
Mississippi State University Newsroom
MSU state-of-the-art wind lab marks new era in national drone testing
Contact: Claire Wilson
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A new wind-simulation system operating within a Mississippi State laboratory now enables researchers to measure gusts, turbulence and other...
Northside Sun, Jackson
JHLS making future plans
By NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer
The Jackson Hinds Library System (JHLS) announced in March 2024 it had received a $3.7 million federal grant to go toward a new Eudora Welty Library in downtown Jackson.
The city of Jackson’s Planning and...
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy's bill dropping Biden drilling rule heads to Trump's desk
BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House gave final approval on a 221 to 202 vote Thursday to a resolution sponsored by U.S. Sen. John N. Kennedy, R-Madisonville...
Alexandria (La.) Advocate
Trump signs Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy's bill as Republicans roll back Biden drilling rules
BY MARK BALLARD | Staff writer
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed into law legislation cosponsored by Louisiana Sen. John N. Kennedy that rolled back an archeological...
The Epoch Times
House, Senate Pass Resolutions to Overturn Biden Admin Regulations
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord
WASHINGTON—Republicans have passed three resolutions to overturn a handful of environmental regulatory actions taken in the waning days of the Biden administration, the first of...
AT WHITE HOUSE, HYDE-SMITH WATCHES TRUMP SIGN DEATH KNELL TO TWO BIDEN ENERGY RULES
Sens. Hyde-Smith, Kennedy & Rep. Ezell Among Legislative Sponsors Invited to Signing Ceremony
WHITE HOUSE PHOTO: President Trump Displays Signed Resolution with Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas), Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Sen Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Rep. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.).
WHITE HOUSE PHOTO: President Trump Signs...
HYDE-SMITH LEAD REPUBLICAN ON BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL WATER SYSTEM RESILIENCE, DISASTER RESPONSE
Bipartisan Measure Would Create Emergency Preparedness & Response Program for Water and Wastewater Utilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is the lead Republican on legislation introduced today to improve the ability of rural water and wastewater systems to prepare for and respond to natural disasters or other extreme weather events.
Hyde-Smith and U.S. Senator Catherine...
