Photo of Brookhaven, a rural town

Senator Hyde-Smith believes the Unites States is strong when agriculture and rural America are strong.  The Senator understands the unique challenges faced by rural Mississippi to provide residents with basic services, infrastructure, education, and health care.  She supports policies that will allow rural communities to expand economically.  The federal government should not be a roadblock to the growth and wellbeing of rural America.


FAA announces $15M in grants to 29 Mississippi airports

SuperTalk Mississippi News

FAA announces $15M in grants to 29 Mississippi airports

By Alyssa Arbuckle

Airports across Mississippi are expected to get some upgrades following the Federal Airport Administration’s investment of more than $15 million in grants to 29 airports across the state.

Electe...

Senators Urge FWS to Not Ban Lead Ammo and Tackle

Missouri Ag Connection

Senators Urge FWS to Not Ban Lead Ammo and Tackle

Missouri Ag Connection

North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) in urging director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Martha Williams not to restrict the use of lead ammo and...

Vilsack: USDA wasn't consulted by DOJ in Roundup case

Agri-Pulse

Vilsack: USDA wasn't consulted by DOJ in Roundup case

By Philip Brasher

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told senators Thursday the Justice Department didn’t consult USDA before taking sides in a lawsuit involving Roundup herbicide, which Vilsack affirmed is critical for maintaining U...

Delegation requests disaster declaration for March storms

Meridian Star

Delegation requests disaster declaration for March storms

By Bill Graham

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., along with U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., and Michael Guest, R-Miss., have...

Honoring the fallen during 2022 Police Week

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Honoring the fallen during 2022 Police Week

Police Week honors fallen officers from the previous year.

By Brett Campbell

Mississippi’s fallen officers are among 619 officers whose legacies will be honored during Police Week ceremonies at the National Law Enforcement...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES PROMOTE TAX CREDIT FOR INVESTMENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES PROMOTE TAX CREDIT FOR INVESTMENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Miss. Senators Introduce Legislation to Boost Economic Development in Rural, Minority & Low-Income Communities 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have joined Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing legislation to promote economic development in rural, minority, and low-income communities.

The Community Development...

HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS TREASURY DEPT. MOVES ON POPULAR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM, NEW SMALL BUSINESS REGS

HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS TREASURY DEPT. MOVES ON POPULAR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM, NEW SMALL BUSINESS REGS

Biden Budget Seeks Less for CDFI Bank Enterprise Program Used by Miss. Banks & Credit Unions

061422 FSGG Hearing Treasury
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Budget Request for Bank Enterprise Program.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Questions New Regulatory Burdens on Small Businesses.
PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith with Subcommittee Chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PRAISE NOMINATION OF BILL RENICK TO SERVE ON TVA BOARD

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH PRAISE NOMINATION OF BILL RENICK TO SERVE ON TVA BOARD

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a member of the Committee on the Environment and Public Works, and U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today released the following statements regarding President Biden’s nomination of Mississippi native Bill Renick of Ashland to be a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors:

“The Tennessee Valley Authority has long been vital for...