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 FAA UPGRADES, DISAPPOINTED IN PROPOSED ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE CUTS FOR SMALLER MARKETS
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS FAA UPGRADES, DISAPPOINTED IN PROPOSED ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE CUTS FOR SMALLER MARKETS
Hyde-Smith Chairs Appropriations Hearing to Review FY2026 USDOT Budget Request
VIDEO: Chairman Hyde-Smith Opening Statement Assessing FY2026 Transportation Department Budget.
VIDEO: Chairman Hyde-Smith Questions Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations...
HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT
HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT
Senate Homeland Security Appropriators Begin Review of FY2026 DHS Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used a budget review hearing for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to getting a better handle on how President Trump’s plans to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could affect Mississippi, a state prone to weather-related...
HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY LEAD BILL TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SHORTAGES
HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY LEAD BILL TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SHORTAGES
Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Would Create Loan Program to Increase Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to introduce a bill to help increase access to care for mental health and substance use disorders as the nation grapples with a lack of treatment facilities.
The Mental Health Infrastructure...
Leaders from communities targeted by antisemitic violence push lawmakers for security support
Jewish Insider
Leaders from communities targeted by antisemitic violence push lawmakers for security support
The group, organized by the ADL, pushed lawmakers for increased NSGP funding, the Pray Safe Act and a new bill establishing buffer zones around houses of worship
By Marc Rod
Jewish...
MC students make connections, gain valuable insight during Washington, D.C. trip
Mississippi College University News
MC students make connections, gain valuable insight during Washington, D.C. trip
Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026
Mississippi College communication students were exposed to communications and media relations careers from MC alums working in the nation’s capital...
Integer Technologies celebrates grand opening of Gulf Coast office
WXXV-TV Gulfport
Integer Technologies celebrates grand opening of Gulf Coast office
By Everett Ganier, Jr.
A defense technology company is expanding its footprint on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, bringing new high-tech jobs to the area.
Integer Technologies celebrated the grand opening of its new...