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 SUPPORTS SENDING DEFENSE FUNDING BILL TO PRESIDENT
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS SENDING DEFENSE FUNDING BILL TO PRESIDENT
Senate Gives Final Okay on FY2019 Defense Appropriations Bill with Mississippi-related Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted to complete Senate action on a defense appropriations bill that includes significant funding increases to continue rebuilding America’s military might, while also giving the largest pay raise for U.S. troops in nearly a decade.
Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $6.98 MILLION GRANT FOR HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, & PALAZZO ANNOUNCE $6.98 MILLION GRANT FOR HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
FEMA Grant to Support Wind Retrofit Work on Eight Schools Damaged by Hurricane Katrina
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Representative Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) today announced the award of $6,976,600 to the Harrison County School District to complete a roof hardening project at eight schools impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
“This grant continues...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
Congress sends CARES act to President Trump’s desk
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Congress sends CARES act to President Trump’s desk
By Steven Gagliano
* This article has been updated to reflect that President Trump has signed the bill into law.
Shortly after Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, President Trump...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote for Coronavirus relief – What’s in it?
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Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote for Coronavirus relief – What’s in it?
By Frank Corder
Mississippi’s U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith both voted late Wednesday evening for the $2 trillion bipartisan legislation to support American families, workers, and businesses through...
Senate unanimously passes $2 trillion stimulus package
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Senate unanimously passes $2 trillion stimulus package
By Steven Gagliano
The Senate has passed a $2 trillion stimulus package in response to the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
With the support of Mississippi’s Senators, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief...