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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.


MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING STORMS AND RECORD FLOODING

MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING STORMS AND RECORD FLOODING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mississippi’s congressional delegation, which includes U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), and Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today sent a letter to President Trump requesting full consideration of Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant’s request for a...

HYDE-SMITH: $18.2 MILLION DEFENSE CONTRACT AWARDED TO MISS. FIRM TO MANUFACTURE MILITARY UNIFORMS

HYDE-SMITH:  $18.2 MILLION DEFENSE CONTRACT AWARDED TO MISS. FIRM TO MANUFACTURE MILITARY UNIFORMS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that a Tishomingo County company has been awarded an $18.2 million contract to manufacture uniforms for the Defense Department.
 
Golden Manufacturing Inc. in Golden was awarded the competitive contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to produce uniforms for the Army and Air Force.
 
“Golden Manufacturing has a well...

HYDE-SMITH DUCK HUNTING SEASON MEASURE SIGNED INTO LAW

HYDE-SMITH DUCK HUNTING SEASON MEASURE SIGNED INTO LAW

President Trump Signs Major Lands Bill, Which Includes Federal Duck Hunting Season Extension, Special Hunts for Vets, Military and Youths

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump today signed into law a major lands bill that includes U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s legislation allowing states to extend duck hunting season to January 31 and to schedule special hunts for military, veterans, and youths.
 
The Natural Resources Management Act (S...

20 health centers receive federal funding for COVID-19 response

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20 health centers receive federal funding for COVID-19 response

By Steven Gagliano

As lawmakers in D.C. continue to work on the third coronavirus response package, funding from the first package continues to make its way to states, including Mississippi. 

On March 6, President...

Senate sends House coronavirus relief bill to President Trump

WKRN-TV Nashville, Tenn.

Senate sends House coronavirus relief bill to President Trump
 
031820 Nexstar Coronavirus Interview

by: Jessi Turnure

WASHINTON (NEXSTAR) – The Senate voted Wednesday to send the House coronavirus relief bill to President Trump to sign.

Senators will now continue their work on another plan to support small...

Bill protects cattle producers from dealer payment default

Feedstuffs

Bill protects cattle producers from dealer payment default

Legislation ensures that cattle sellers receive payment should a livestock dealer become insolvent. 

Mar 16, 2020

Quick turnaround between the purchase and resale of cattle by a dealer often leaves the rancher who originally...