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.
WTOK-TV Meridian
3 members of U.S. Congress made a stop in the Queen City
By Ross McLeod
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Three U.S. Congress members from Mississippi made a stop in Meridian to speak with local politicians, business leaders, and educators to learn about the progress being made in...
Houma (La.) Times
Kennedy, Barrasso condemn Biden admin over massive proposed tax hike on American energy producers
March 25, 2024
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and 22 colleagues in a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen questioning the Biden...
Northside Sun
Coming Soon: Funds Earmarked For Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Museums
By Nell Luter Floyd
Thanks to recently appropriated federal dollars, plans for a one-of-a-kind, elevated pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly bridge across Lakeland Drive are moving ahead.
“Our goal is for this to...
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Gautier receives $1.3 million in federal funds for Shepard State Park
By WLOX Staff
GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The City of Gautier will receive $1.3 million in federal funding to restore the old ranger house at Shepard State Park.
The city said the building will be demolished and...
Oxford Eagle
City receives $2M for connector road
Will link University and Commonwealth
By Alyssa Schnugg
The city of Oxford was awarded $2 million for the future University Avenue-Commonwealth Boulevard connector, announced Mayor Robyn Tannehill Monday.
Tannehill said the city was informed...
American Times Reporter
Senators Introduce CRA Resolution to Nullify EPA’s Particulate Matter Standard
Source: American Times Reporter
WASHINGTON – As mandated by the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to set the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS REPUBLICAN FRAMEWORK SHOULD PROPEL SENATE TO COMPLETE NEW FARM BILL
Commodities & Risk Management Ranking Member Says Plan Holds Key to Modernized Agriculture Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today commended the unveiling of a Republican-led Farm Bill framework that she says should propel the Senate toward completing legislation that meets the modern challenges facing farmers, ranchers, and stakeholders across the country.
Hyde-Smith, ranking...
MISS. DELEGATION WELCOMES FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVAL
Delegation Supported Gov. Reeves’ Request for Federal Aid Following Fatal April Storms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today welcomed President Biden’s approval of Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after severe storms...
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS CRUZ BILL TO REPEAL BIDEN NATURAL GAS TAX
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to repeal the natural gas tax included in the Biden administration’s climate change law.
S.4405 would repeal the section of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that authorizes a new fee on methane emissions from certain types of facilities in the oil and gas sector. The fee is a tax that escalates...
HYDE-SMITH WANTS ARKABUTLA DAM FIX PRIORITIZED, LOOKS TO FALL FOR MAJOR MOVES ON YAZOO BACKWATER PUMPS
Senator Focuses on Critical Mississippi Flood Control Projects at Army Corps Budget Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received commitments from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials regarding prioritizing two important Mississippi flood control projects, the Arkabutla Lake dam and the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps.
Hyde-Smith focused on the two...
