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.
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...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PRAISE $6.1 MILLION INVESTMENT IN LOWNDES CO. PORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Miss. Senators Welcome Improvement for Columbus-based Internal Waterway
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today celebrated a $6.1 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant to improve infrastructure and expand capacity at the Lowndes County Port in Columbus.
The grant was issued by the Maritime Administration through the Port Infrastructure...
WHTL-TV Hattiesburg
Amtrak opens new platform at Laurel Train Depot
By Malaysia McCoy
LAUREL, Miss (WHLT) – The City of Laurel is celebrating the a new platform of Amtrak launching at the Laurel Train Depot.
Leaders, including Mayor Johnny McGee, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Laurel...
WLBT-TV Jackson
$20 million federal allocation for Jackson water clears House of Representatives
By Anthony Warren
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson will soon have an additional $20 million to help address its water infrastructure needs.
Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6833...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
U.S. Senate passes bill to avoid government shutdown, aid in Jackson’s water crisis
By J.T. Mitchell
The U.S. Senate voted 72-25 on Thursday to pass a bill that avoids a partial shutdown of the federal government while also sending $20 million to Jackson, Mississippi as...
Y’all Politics
Wicker, Hyde-Smith welcome $7.7 million for North Mississippi infrastructure
Grants will go towards nine infrastructure projects in multiple Mississippi counties in the Appalachia region.
By Anne Summerhays
On Friday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)...
Y’all Politics
U.S. Dept. of Commerce awards $4 million to boost workforce development in Panola County, Mississippi
The investment will be matched with $2 million in local funds and is expected to help retain 350 jobs.
By Anne Summerhays
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced on...
Space Ref
Rocket Lab Selects NASA Stennis Space Center for Neutron Engine Test Facility
By Keith Cowing
Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab”, or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today revealed it has selected NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center in...
WJTV-TV Jackson
$30M in grants to expand internet service in rural Mississippi
By Jaylan Wright
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders announced more than $30.0 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development funding for broadband fiber delivery to residents in seven rural Mississippi...
Y’all Politics
Senator Hyde-Smith asks Biden Administration to amend funding request to include Jackson water crisis
Miss. Senator suggests capital city emergency warrants as much attention as other disasters, Monkeypox.
By Anne Summerhays
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) asked...
