Senator Hyde-Smith understands the importance of education to ensure a better future for Mississippi children and their ability to be part of an economically-strong state. The Senator believes in the importance of state and local control of public education, while recognizing the role of the federal government to support educational achievement across the country.
Senator Hyde-Smith is also supportive of the significant federal research and development initiatives involving Mississippi institutions of higher learning—work that, among other things, improves American competitiveness, national security and agricultural production.
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN WILD-CAUGHT SHRIMP FOR SCHOOLS, FOOD BANKS
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS USDA PLAN TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN WILD-CAUGHT SHRIMP FOR SCHOOLS, FOOD BANKS
Gulf Coast Shrimp Industry Should Benefit from USDA Section 32 Program Purchase
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture decision to purchase up to $20 million in surplus wild-caught shrimp products for distribution to schools and food banks.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is purchasing the domestic shrimp...
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL FAMILY RESOURCE HUB LEGISLATION DURING VISIT
HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHTS RURAL FAMILY RESOURCE HUB LEGISLATION DURING VISIT
Miss. Senator Introduces ‘Rural Mothers and Fathers Choice Act’
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used a visit to an educational and family resource program in Brookhaven to highlight legislation she introduced to help rural and tribal communities establish resource hubs to strengthen families while improving educational outcomes and economic opportunities.
Hyde-Smith on Wednesday attended...
HYDE-SMITH, GUEST ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION GRANT LINKED TO UMMC CANCER CENTER
HYDE-SMITH, GUEST ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION GRANT LINKED TO UMMC CANCER CENTER
Miss. Lawmakers Secured NIST Funding in FY2026 Appropriations to Renovate & Equip Research Space
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $2.4 million federal grant to rehabilitate research space at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) as part of the research hospital’s long-term goal of being designated a...
Federal grant awarded for UMMC to renovate Cancer Center and Research Institute
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Federal grant awarded for UMMC to renovate Cancer Center and Research Institute
By Kristen Kaylor
The University of Mississippi Medical Center will renovate and upgrade its Cancer Center and Research Institute using a newly awarded $2.4 million federal grant, a key...
USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
Seafood Source
USDA announces nearly USD 20 million in catfish awards
By Nathan Strout
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued nearly USD 20 million (EUR 17.2 million) in awards for catfish products, which it will use for federal nutrition programs like national school lunches.
The...
MSU Extension marks Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network Center opening in Brookhaven
Mississippi State University News
MSU Extension marks Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network Center opening in Brookhaven
Contact: Leah Gibbs
BROOKHAVEN, Miss.—Representatives from the Mississippi State University Extension Service were in Brookhaven last week for the opening of the new...
MORNING BUSINESS: FAITH MONTH
MORNING BUSINESS: FAITH MONTH
Congressional Record Vol. 172, No. 66
(Senate - April 15, 2026) PDF
FAITH MONTH
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, every April, faithful Americans come
together in prayer and thanksgiving to celebrate Faith Month. I embrace
the unique opportunity that we have to...
FAITH MONTH
FAITH MONTH
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 68
(Senate - April 18, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, Americans across the country,
led by Concerned Women for America, CWA--the Nation's largest public
policy organization for women--and other faith-based organizations will
again...
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF DOBBS v. JACKSON WOMEN'S HEALTH ORGANIZATION (Executive Calendar)
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF DOBBS v. JACKSON WOMEN'S HEALTH ORGANIZATION (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 110
(Senate - June 26, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, this week has given the pro-life
movement quite a bit to celebrate. On Tuesday, we marked the third
anniver...