HYDE-SMITH:  ADDITIONAL $63.6 MILLION FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS., INCLUDING $9.2 MILLION FOR YAZOO BACKWATER AREA PUMPS

HYDE-SMITH:  ADDITIONAL $63.6 MILLION FOR ARMY CORPS WORK IN MISS., INCLUDING $9.2 MILLION FOR YAZOO BACKWATER AREA PUMPS

Additional Funding for 17 Projects Will Aid Community Wastewater Projects, Harbor Dredging, Flood Control Works

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is directing an additional $63.6 million in FY2021 funding to Mississippi for work on 17 projects, including $9.2 million for pre-construction project...

HYDE-SMITH READY TO FINISH THE JOB WITH FINAL GREEN LIGHT FROM ARMY CORPS ON YAZOO PUMPS

HYDE-SMITH READY TO FINISH THE JOB WITH FINAL GREEN LIGHT FROM ARMY CORPS ON YAZOO PUMPS

Corps’ Record of Decision Signing Clears Way for Backwater Area Pump Project Implementation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today committed to finishing the job now that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed pivotal documentation to move forward with its new Proposed Plan for the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps.

The Corps on Friday signed a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Yazo...

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH TO SBA:  STOP ILLEGAL PPP LOANS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

WICKER & HYDE-SMITH TO SBA:  STOP ILLEGAL PPP LOANS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Miss. Senators Join Colleagues to Block Abortion Providers from Taking Small Business Aid 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today signed a letter encouraging the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to prevent Planned Parenthood affiliates from receiving illegal loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Led by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and signed by 31...

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES SUPREME COURT RULING ON ABORTIONS BY MAIL

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES SUPREME COURT RULING ON ABORTIONS BY MAIL

Ruling Closely Tracks with Hyde-Smith Legislation on Regulating Abortion Pills

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the federal requirement that abortion pills must be obtained in person and not by mail—a ruling that closely tracks with legislation she introduced in the 116th Congress.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday evening granted the Trump administration’s...

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES NEARLY $200 MILLION FOR COVID-19 TESTING, VACCINATION ACTIVITIES IN MISS.

HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES NEARLY $200 MILLION FOR COVID-19 TESTING, VACCINATION ACTIVITIES IN MISS.

CDC Funding Tied to Appropriations & Pandemic Response Package Approved in December

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the award of almost $200 million to Mississippi from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to support COVID-19 testing and vaccination-related activities.

The allocation of $171.3 million for...

Murphy to take flight as an Air Force Academy cadet

DeSoto County News

Murphy to take flight as an Air Force Academy cadet

By Bob Bakken 

When the Class of 2022 at Lewisburg High School receives their diplomas later this spring, the many students will take and fly off in definite directions as they pursue their future plans, whether it be college...

GSA Awards Courthouse Contract

Delta Democrat Times (Greenville, MS)

GSA Awards Courthouse Contract

By Staff Reports

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announces the award of the construction contract for the new U.S. Courthouse in Greenville to Robins & Morton. The new Federal courthouse will provide the Judiciary...

As state COVID-19 cases fall, lawmakers stop vaccine mandates

Brookhaven Daily Leader

As state COVID-19 cases fall, lawmakers stop vaccine mandates

By Angela Cutrer

The Mississippi Legislator has been grappling with COVID-19 vaccination requirements concerning the federal government’s mandate over states’ employees’ vaccination statuses.

Now both the...

$1.2M grant to support Mississippi manufacturing

WJTV-TV Jackson

$1.2M grant to support Mississippi manufacturing

By Biancca Ball

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced a $1.2 million Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) grant for a Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) program. The...

Hyde-Smith, colleagues press for info on U.S. support of Ukraine

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Hyde-Smith, colleagues press for info on U.S. support of Ukraine

By Brett Campbell

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, is among a bipartisan group of Senators who are pressing National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to produce details on the speed...