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 REINTRODUCES BILL TO STOP FEDERAL RESEARCH USING FETAL TISSUE FROM ABORTIONS
HYDE-SMITH REINTRODUCES BILL TO STOP FEDERAL RESEARCH USING FETAL TISSUE FROM ABORTIONS
‘Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act’ Would Protect Taxpayers from Supporting Unethical Research Using Body Parts of Aborted Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today reintroduced the Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act to end federal taxpayers’ support for research involving human fetal tissue obtained from abortions...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN BIPARTISAN CALL FOR PERMANENT ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH JOIN BIPARTISAN CALL FOR PERMANENT ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
Telehealth Access Set to Expire at the End of the Year, Rural Mississippians Stand to Lose
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to work with Congress to ensure Medicare beneficiaries maintain access to telehealth.
Medicare beneficiaries have...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS GAO INVESTIGATION OF BOTCHED STUDENT AID PROGRAM
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS GAO INVESTIGATION OF BOTCHED STUDENT AID PROGRAM
After Delayed Rollout, U.S. Education Dept. Fails to Follow Law to Simplify College Aid Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined a bicameral request for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into the Biden administration’s failure to properly implement the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program, delaying students and families’ access to crucial...
State leaders cosponsor bill stripping some arrested protesters of federal student loan relief
WLOX-TV Biloxi
State leaders cosponsor bill stripping some arrested protesters of federal student loan relief
The act would make any individual who is convicted of a state or federal offense in connection with a campus protest ineligible for any federal student loan relief.
By WLOX Staff
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Biden’s education secretary defends biological males in girls’ bathrooms
The Washington Times
Biden’s education secretary defends biological males in girls’ bathrooms
By Stephen Dinan
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona defended his new federal rules requiring schools to let students use the bathroom of their choice, saying he’s defending the rights of transgender...
Senate Republicans Press Cardona to Act Promptly to Combat Antisemitism
Inside Higher Ed
Senate Republicans Press Cardona to Act Promptly to Combat Antisemitism
The lawmakers want the Education Department to take more forceful action, including withdrawing federal funds from institutions that aren’t addressing antisemitism on their campuses.
By Katherine Knott
Educa...