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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 READIES FOR FIRST TRANSPORTATION APROPRIATIONS HEARING WITH 118th COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET

HYDE-SMITH READIES FOR FIRST TRANSPORTATION APROPRIATIONS HEARING WITH 118th COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS SET

Miss. Senator Takes Leading Role on Transportation, HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, Keeps Overall Committee Spots

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s (R-Miss.) first hearing as the new ranking member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee will occur Thursday as the Senate Appropriations Committee...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS BIDEN BUDGET ‘WILL DO ANYTHING BUT HELP’ NATION

HYDE-SMITH SAYS BIDEN BUDGET ‘WILL DO ANYTHING BUT HELP’ NATION

In Speech, Hyde-Smith Chides President’s Budget for Big Spending, Higher Taxes, Inattention to Debt Reduction.

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Says Budget Signals Biden Not Serious About Controlling Debt, Spending.
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Complete Floor Speech.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Mississippians and all Americans will pay the price in higher taxes, more inflation, and unstainable...

HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION OUTLINES ILLEGITIMACY OF EFFORT TO REVIVE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION OUTLINES ILLEGITIMACY OF EFFORT TO REVIVE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

Introduces Resolution Outlining Why Congress Lacks Authority to Deem Failed ERA Ratified as Part of the U.S. Constitution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced a resolution that affirms Congress has no authority to declare the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ratified as part of the U.S. Constitution.

Hyde-Smith, chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, offered the Equal Rights...

Equal Rights Amendment fails again as Senate GOP mounts filibuster

The Washington Times

Equal Rights Amendment fails again as Senate GOP mounts filibuster

By Stephen Dinan

The Equal Rights Amendment died another death Thursday after the Senate failed to muster the votes needed to resuscitate it.

Republicans successfully filibustered to block a measure that...

Congressional Republicans Unveil Labor Bill

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Congressional Republicans Unveil Labor Bill

Legislation Aims to Counter Democrats' Proposed PRO Act

By Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter

A comprehensive update to labor laws aimed at improving the national workforce landscape was recently proposed by congressional Republicans.

Th...

2023 MDCC Hall Of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount

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2023 MDCC Hall Of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount

By Mark H. Stowers

The Mississippi Delta Community College Sports Hall of Fame tabbed former Trojan lineman from the 1972 and 1973 State Championship team, Jay Blount as a member of the 2023 class. But his...