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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:  MISS. SMALL BUSINESSES CAN USE NEW PPP LOAN FLEXIBILITY

HYDE-SMITH:  MISS. SMALL BUSINESSES CAN USE NEW PPP LOAN FLEXIBILITY

President Trump Signs Bill Increasing Flexibility of the Paycheck Protection Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she expects Mississippi businesses to take advantage of reforms to the successful Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was created in the CARES Act to help small businesses survive the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

President Trump on Friday...

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HYDE-SMITH REMINDS FLOOD VICTIMS, MISSISSIPPIANS NOT TO MISS JUNE 15 DEADLINE TO COMMENT ON ARMY CORPS YAZOO BACKWATER PROJECT

HYDE-SMITH REMINDS FLOOD VICTIMS, MISSISSIPPIANS NOT TO MISS JUNE 15 DEADLINE TO COMMENT ON ARMY CORPS YAZOO BACKWATER PROJECT

Public Comment Part of New Environmental Review for Much-Needed South Delta Project

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith discusses Yazoo Backwater Pumps on Wednesday during a business briefing webinar with the Madison County Business League and Foundation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reminded Mississippians not to miss the Monday, June 15...

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Senator Hyde-Smith is all for the SMART Act

News Mississippi

Senator Hyde-Smith is all for the SMART Act

By J.T. Mitchell

A bill in the United States Senate called the State and Municipal Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Act could provide $500 billion to state, local, and tribal governments, and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith...

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Flaggs believes city may avoid drastic action to balance budget

Vicksburg Post

Flaggs believes city may avoid drastic action to balance budget

By John Surratt

Early revenue projections and potential state and federal assistance could mean Vicksburg’s financial picture may not be as bleak as initially thought, Mayor George Flaggs said Monday.

He discussed the...

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Bipartisan Senate group offers new help to state, local governments

The Hill

Bipartisan Senate group offers new help to state, local governments

By Jordain Carney

A bipartisan group of senators are introducing a bill on Monday to provide hundreds of billions in new funding to state and local governments that have been hit hard by the spread of the coronavirus. 

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State, local virus aid bill gains bipartisan momentum

CQ Roll Call

State, local virus aid bill gains bipartisan momentum

By Paul M. Krawzak, CQ

New bipartisan legislation would provide $500 billion in aid to state and local governments, territories and tribes to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, with the smallest communities in line for a direct...

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30 senators to urge FCC to reverse Ligado decision

Defense News

30 senators to urge FCC to reverse Ligado decision

By Joe Gould

WASHINGTON ― A bipartisan group of 30 senators are expected to send the Federal Communications Commission a letter urging it to reverse course on its decision to allow Ligado to deploy a nationwide mobile broadband...

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HYDE-SMITH:  USDA APPROVES $8.26 MILLION FOR WATER SYSTEMS UPGRADES IN RURAL MISS.

HYDE-SMITH:  USDA APPROVES $8.26 MILLION FOR WATER SYSTEMS UPGRADES IN RURAL MISS.

Rural Development Grant-Loan Funds Provided to Five Mississippi Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced $8.26 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture guaranteed loans and grants to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects in five rural Mississippi communities.

Systems in Adams...

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