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 BILL WOULD IMPROVE FEDERAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT
HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD IMPROVE FEDERAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT
Legislation Aims to Encourage Additional Private Investment in Education Freedom Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she has introduced legislation to increase the impact of an existing federal education scholarship tax credit by indexing it to inflation and making it more attractive to private contributors to support K-12 educational needs.
The Federal Tax Credit...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH
Agreement Follows Senators’ Request, Supports Producers and Expands Food Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she expects Mississippi catfish producers to benefit from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $20 million in farm-raised catfish for distribution through food banks, charities, and other nutrition assistance programs.
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HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY
“We are Always Strongest When We Come Together in Gratitude, Pride & Patriotism”
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued an Independence Day statement as Mississippians and citizens across the United States ramp up to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of 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...
Garrard’s vision helping shape Jackson’s future
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Garrard’s vision helping shape Jackson’s future
By Bill Crawford, Contributing columnist
A unique urban park in Jackson seeks to become of one of the state’s premier cultural destinations. Encompassing four distinct museums and featuring playgrounds...
New primary care opens: Sen. Hyde-Smith secured funding, attends opening
McComb Enterprise-Journal
New primary care opens: Sen. Hyde-Smith secured funding, attends opening
By JACK RYAN - Editor
The weather was sunny and blazing hot Wednesday afternoon during the opening ceremonies for the Southwest Primary Care building. But it also was clear that the mission to...
FAITH MONTH
FAITH MONTH
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 65
(Senate - April 10, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, Faith Month is designated
every April, bringing together people of faith in prayer, thanksgiving,
and celebration of their faith. I embrace this special month and
commend Concerned...
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT (Executive Session)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 42
(Senate - March 5, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to once again join my
Republican colleagues in reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding the
protections provided by...
REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)
REMEMBERING PAUL GALLO (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 171, No. 30
(Senate - February 13, 2025) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, it is with a sense of sadness but
also an honor to celebrate the life of someone who truly made a
profound impact on my home State of Mississippi...