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, GUEST ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION GRANT LINKED TO UMMC CANCER CENTER
HYDE-SMITH, GUEST ANNOUNCE $2.4 MILLION GRANT LINKED TO UMMC CANCER CENTER
Miss. Lawmakers Secured NIST Funding in FY2026 Appropriations to Renovate & Equip Research Space
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $2.4 million federal grant to rehabilitate research space at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) as part of the research hospital’s long-term goal of being designated a...
HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD IMPROVE FEDERAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT
HYDE-SMITH BILL WOULD IMPROVE FEDERAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT
Legislation Aims to Encourage Additional Private Investment in Education Freedom Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced she has introduced legislation to increase the impact of an existing federal education scholarship tax credit by indexing it to inflation and making it more attractive to private contributors to support K-12 educational needs.
The Federal Tax Credit...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES USDA PURCHASE OF $20 MILLION IN SURPLUS U.S. FARM-RAISED CATFISH
Agreement Follows Senators’ Request, Supports Producers and Expands Food Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said she expects Mississippi catfish producers to benefit from a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $20 million in farm-raised catfish for distribution through food banks, charities, and other nutrition assistance programs.
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Trump appears to post Sen. Tom Cotton’s cell number in push to make daylight saving time permanent
NBC News
Trump appears to post Sen. Tom Cotton’s cell number in push to make daylight saving time permanent
The House passed a bill in July to make daylight saving time permanent, and the Senate has yet to take up the measure.
By Alexandra Marquez
President Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to...
Federal judge shares impact of the U.S. Constitution with DAR
Monroe Journal
Federal judge shares impact of the U.S. Constitution with DAR
By Ray Van Dusen, Monroe Journal
ABERDEEN – Following the prior week’s celebration of Constitution Day, the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Tombigbee chapter hosted U.S. District Court Senior Judge Sharion Aycock...
U.S. senators defend home-schooling parents’ right to religious curriculum
The Catholic World Report
U.S. senators defend home-schooling parents’ right to religious curriculum
By Madalaine Elhabbal for EWTN News
U.S. senators filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on behalf of home-schooling families, and more in this week’s roundup of Catholic education news.
Sen...
REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER
REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 76
(Senate - May 2, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I wish to pay tribute to the
life and service of a Mississippi coaching legend and close personal
friend, Coach Bob Tyler, who passed away on April 28, 2024.
Born...
REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)
REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 198
(Senate - December 20, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to pay
tribute to a very special man who was held dear by many Mississippians,
Mississippi State University head coach...
TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. DOBBS, III
TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. DOBBS, III
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 125
(Senate - July 27, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to express deep appreciation
for Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, a friend and
leader to all of the frontline healthcare workers in...