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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.


FB explains seed cotton program; Hyde-Smith urges signups

The Fence Post
 
FB explains seed cotton program; Hyde-Smith urges signups
 
The Hagstrom Report
 
As the Agriculture Department opened a signup period for the cotton seed program, American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton explained the new program in a Market Intel post.
 
Although...

2nd $25M sought for Miss. 19

Neshoba Democrat
 
2nd $25M sought for Miss. 19
 
By William B. Carroll
 
Another type of $25 million federal grant is being sought to complete the four-laning of Mississippi 19 into Philadelphia from the House community.
 
Last year, a similar grant application was rejected. MDOT announced last...

Senators vote to extend National Flood Insurance Program

WJTV-TV Jackson
 
Senators vote to extend National Flood Insurance Program
 
By Liz Carroll
 
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith voted to extend the National Flood Insurance Program Tuesday.
 
The program was set to expire at midnight. The four-month extension does not...