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.
Flood insurance program advances through House
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Flood insurance program advances through House
By Brittany Land
The House has passed a bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP) through November 30th. It passed on a vote of 366-52 and awaits passage in the Senate.
Congressman Steven Palazzo made a...
FAA grant to help airport runway
Greenwood Commonwealth
FAA grant to help airport runway
By Kathryn Eastburn
Greenwood-Leflore Airport has received an $863,836 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to rehabilitate its runway.
The Greenwood airport’s grant is one of 15 given to local airports throughout Mississippi...
Sunflower receives funds for water, sewer updates
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Sunflower receives funds for water, sewer updates
By Leah Allen
Sunflower will receive a $716,000 grant/loan package ($507,000 grant, $209,000 loan) to rehabilitate an elevated water storage tank to comply with a bilateral compliance agreement with the Mississippi Department...