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Senator Hyde-Smith supports federal policies to foster an economic environment that encourages job growth in Mississippi and the nation.  She supports the tax cuts and reforms enacted by President Trump and the Republican-majority Congress.  She believes in eliminating burdensome federal regulations that hinder small businesses, farmers, and industry.

The Senator supports policies and opportunities to continue and expand Mississippi’s ability to contribute to national security, high-tech research, agricultural innovation, and energy production.

Senator Hyde-Smith welcomes opportunities to work with local, state, and federal officials to make Mississippi a better place to work and raise families.

FY2025 Community Project Funding Requests


Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Tenn-Tom Waterway

WCBI-TV Columbus

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Tenn-Tom Waterway

By Sydney Franklin

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – It could be December before shipping on the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway returns to normal.

The update came Tuesday during a briefing at the Aberdeen Lock and Dam.

U.S. Senator Cindy...

Pascagoula shipyard wins $745 million contract from U.S. Coast Guard

WLOX-TV Biloxi

Pascagoula shipyard wins $745 million contract from U.S. Coast Guard

By Annie Johnson

PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) - VT Halter Marine, Inc. was selected by the U.S. Coast Guard to design and build the next generation of heavy polar icebreakers. The new Polar Security Cutter (PCS) will...