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 STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR THAD COCHRAN
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR THAD COCHRAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.):
“Mississippi has suffered a tremendous loss today. Senator Thad Cochran was an incredible leader and a most respected member of the United States Senate. My colleagues who served with him consistently speak of him with such high regard. So many have said to me that he was...
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES BENEFITS OF DRUG COURTS TO PUBLIC AS 58 GRADUATE FROM HATTIESBURG PROGRAM
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES BENEFITS OF DRUG COURTS TO PUBLIC AS 58 GRADUATE FROM HATTIESBURG PROGRAM
Senator Delivers Keynote at 15th Judicial District Drug Court Ceremony
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today promoted the public benefit of the drug court system as part of her keynote address to 2019 graduates of the 15th Judicial District Drug Court.
Hyde-Smith, who as a state senator was key to the 2003 creation of Mississippi’s drug court system, cited growing...
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SURPLUS BOOK PROGRAM DURING BUDGET REVIEW
HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SURPLUS BOOK PROGRAM DURING BUDGET REVIEW
Hyde-Smith Chairs First Appropriations Hearing, Questions Librarian of Congress on Expanded Outreach to Local Schools & Libraries
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith and Librarian of Congress Carla
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of an appropriations hearing this week, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) promoted a program that provides new books and materials to schools and local libraries.
In her first hearing as...
SWE Advocacy Alert: Senate STEM RESTART Act
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SWE Advocacy Alert: Senate STEM RESTART Act
STEM RESTART Act introduction shows advocacy does work.
October 15, 2020
Public Policy
Last month, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) demonstrated how long view advocacy can make for real change for women in STEM. SWE worked with Senate...
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith: A Calling and Commitment To Serve
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith: A Calling and Commitment To Serve
By Jack Criss
The first woman ever elected as Mississippi’s Agriculture Commissioner, the first woman to represent Mississippi in Congress through appointment and the first woman from Mississippi elected to...
TEC bridging ‘digital divide’ to Pine Belt area
Bay Springs Impact
TEC bridging ‘digital divide’ to Pine Belt area
By Heath Walley, Jasper County News Editor
Rural Mississippians in five local counties that have been seeking and begging for reliable internet service over the years may finally have something coming their way.
A digital bridge...