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.
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR FEBRUARY STORM DAMAGE
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR FEBRUARY STORM DAMAGE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting full consideration of Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a major federal disaster declaration in the wake of damages sustained across the state from the severe storms, flooding, and mudslides that occurred from Feb. 10 to Feb. 18, 2020. These storms caused the Pearl River to reach its...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD MISSISSIPPI JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH APPLAUD MISSISSIPPI JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
President Trump Picks Cory T. Wilson & Kristi H. Johnson to Serve on Federal Bench
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed President Trump’s nominations of Judge Cory T. Wilson of Flora to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Kristi H. Johnson of Brandon to serve as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
“I am pleased that...
HYDE-SMITH: COVID-19 RELIEF BILL PROVIDES AID TO AGRICULTURE SECTOR
HYDE-SMITH: COVID-19 RELIEF BILL PROVIDES AID TO AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Miss. Senator Worked to Protect, Improve Provisions that Should Benefit Miss. Livestock Production, Ag Interests
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reported that Senate-passed legislation to confront the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic includes provisions that should help Mississippi agriculture and livestock producers affected by the outbreak.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on Senate...
$22 Million in CARES Act Funding to help small businesses across Mississippi
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$22 Million in CARES Act Funding to help small businesses across Mississippi
By Andi Davis
The Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $22 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)...
Pascagoula Fire Department gets new ventilation system with federal money
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Pascagoula Fire Department gets new ventilation system with federal money
By Chet Landry
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The Pascagoula Fire Department got a gubernatorial visit on Thursday. A new ventilation system is in place for firemen in Pascagoula, and they have FEMA to thank.
As...
Senators urge cotton, textiles assistance under COVID-19 relief
Home Textiles Today
Senators urge cotton, textiles assistance under COVID-19 relief
Home Textiles Today Staff • July 15, 2020
Washington – Two U.S. Senators are leading a bipartisan push to include aid for the cotton and textile industries in the next COVID-19 relief package.
Senators Thom...