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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 ASKS USDA TO STOP UNLAWFUL CATFISH SNACKS FROM ASIAN COUNTRIES

HYDE-SMITH ASKS USDA TO STOP UNLAWFUL CATFISH SNACKS FROM ASIAN COUNTRIES

Miss. Senator Targets Products like “Fried Crispy Fish Skin Snacks” that Violate U.S. Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to intensify efforts to stop illegally exported catfish-based products, such as fried crispy fish skin snacks, from entering the country and being stocked on U.S. grocery shelves.

Hyde-Smith on Thursday issued a letter to the...

HYDE-SMITH:  INCLUDE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS IN STUDY OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING ALLOCATIONS

HYDE-SMITH:  INCLUDE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS IN STUDY OF FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING ALLOCATIONS

Outcome of Study Could Affect Mississippi’s Early College High School Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today asked the U.S. Department of Education to include dual and concurrent enrollment programs in its upcoming analysis of federal K-12 education spending.

Hyde-Smith is among a bipartisan group of 17 Senators who signed a letter to Education Secretary Betsy...

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Statement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s third State of the Union Address to the nation:

“I applaud President Trump for remaining optimistic despite these contentious times.  He reminds us that there is more work to do to continue the great American comeback.

“The President’s strong America-first, pro-growth agenda is...

Senators Target Telehealth Access for Farmers, Loggers and Fishermen

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Senators Target Telehealth Access for Farmers, Loggers and Fishermen
 
By Eric Wicklund

June 16, 2020 - Lawmakers are looking to extend telehealth into rural parts of America to improve access for people in need of mental health services.

A group of Senators last week...