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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.


HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES THE IMPORTANCE OF JONES ACT TO MISS. SHIPBUILDING, ECONOMY

HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES THE IMPORTANCE OF JONES ACT TO MISS. SHIPBUILDING, ECONOMY

June 5th is 100th Anniversary of Jones Act Establishing Preeminence of U.S Domestic Maritime Activities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Jones Act, a pivotal law that has buttressed shipbuilding as a major employer in Mississippi.

To commemorate the centennial milestone of the law, Hyde-Smith noted that Mississippi ranks second nationally in...

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...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO INCREASE MEDICARE PAYMENTS TO MISS. RURAL HOSPITALS

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BILL TO INCREASE MEDICARE PAYMENTS TO MISS. RURAL HOSPITALS

Long-Term Fix to Medicare Wage Index Formula Would Address Disparity Benefiting Bigger States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today threw her support behind legislation to increase Medicare payments to rural states like Mississippi, which could help rural Mississippi hospitals ease growing financial pressures.

Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and...

Elliott VFD Awarded $48,476 for Upgrades

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Elliott VFD Awarded $48,476 for Upgrades

By Reggie Ross

The Elliott Volunteer Fire Department was recently the recipient of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to support safety upgrades for first responders.

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith...

Mississippi governor signs emergency declaration ahead of Zeta

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Mississippi governor signs emergency declaration ahead of Zeta

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed an emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Zeta.

The governor tweeted on Wednesday, “Watch the weather. Be prepared. Emergency operators...