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.
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES HONOR JAMES EARL JONES
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & COLLEAGUES HONOR JAMES EARL JONES
Senate Passes Resolution that Pays Tribute to Renowned Actor with Roots in the Miss. Delta
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S Senate late Wednesday approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with several colleagues, to honor the late actor James Earl Jones, who passed away in early September.
Born in Arkabutla, Miss., Jones was an award-winning actor widely known for his roles...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHT MISS. LITERACY PROGRESS AS SENATE PASSES NATIONAL RESOLUTION
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH HIGHLIGHT MISS. LITERACY PROGRESS AS SENATE PASSES NATIONAL RESOLUTION
Miss. Senators Cosponsored Bipartisan Resolution Designating September as National Literacy Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today applauded unanimous Senate passage of a resolution that designates September 2024 as “National Literacy Month” and encourages greater strides to improve literacy for K-12 students nationwide.
Wicker and Hyde-Smith...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
Sept. 30 Deadline Set for High School Juniors & Seniors to Apply to Leadership Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged Mississippi high school juniors and seniors with student leadership roles to apply for the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
The esteemed USSYP offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or senior students from...
Texas lawyer to head agriculture department
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Texas lawyer to head agriculture department
February 14, 2025
Brooke Rollins will become the 33rd U.S. secretary of agriculture. The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on February 13 by a vote of 72...
Senator Hyde-Smith visits DSU, views federally funded projects
Clarksdale Press Register
Senator Hyde-Smith visits DSU, views federally funded projects
By THE PRESS REGISTER
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith made a special visit to Cleveland and Delta State University on Thursday, October 10, accompanied by 34 staff members from her Washington, D.C. and...
Wicker and Hyde-Smith Co-Sponsor Literacy Resolution
Delta Business Journal
Wicker and Hyde-Smith Co-Sponsor Literacy Resolution
DBJ
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of a resolution that designates September 2024 as “National Literacy Month” and encourages greater strides to...