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 COSPONSORS BILL TO HELP WORKERS PAY FOR SKILLS TRAINING & CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO HELP WORKERS PAY FOR SKILLS TRAINING & CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS
Measure Would Expand Use of College Savings Plans for Skilled Jobs that Don’t Require Degrees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week cosponsored legislation to expand the use of 529 educational savings accounts beyond current limits that only permit workers and families to use these accounts to pay for college, university, and vocational school expenses.
The bipartisan Fre...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
Sept. 29 Deadline Set for Juniors & Seniors to Apply to Highly-Selective Leadership Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged Mississippi juniors and seniors involved in student leadership to apply for the 2024 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
The highly-selective USSYP will provide $10,000 college scholarships to two Magnolia State delegates...
HYDE-SMITH PAYS TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI NATIVE JIMMY BUFFETT
HYDE-SMITH PAYS TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI NATIVE JIMMY BUFFETT
Miss. Senator Honors the Legacy of this ‘Son of a Son of a Sailor,’ Says Buffett’s Music Touched the Hearts of Those Well Beyond Mississippi
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Tribute to the Late Jimmy Buffett.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today paid tribute to Mississippi native and legendary musician Jimmy Buffett, who passed away September 1. Hyde-Smith delivered the tribute in a Senate floor speech.
“I...
GOP senator wants immediate vote to bar federal tax dollars for colleges that fail to condemn antisemitism
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GOP senator wants immediate vote to bar federal tax dollars for colleges that fail to condemn antisemitism
'I think that we ought to outlaw this': Sen Rick Scott
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Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is demanding an immediate vote on a bill he is co-sponsoring that would...
House Votes to Reinstate Whole Milk in Schools
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House Votes to Reinstate Whole Milk in Schools
By Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
12/14/2023 | 6:17 AM CST
WASHINGTON (DTN) -- The House on Wednesday passed a bill to allow schools to serve whole milk with meals, rather than the low-fat milk...
Sens. Cruz, Cassidy, Colleagues Send Letter Urging the Biden Administration to Address Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
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Sens. Cruz, Cassidy, Colleagues Send Letter Urging the Biden Administration to Address Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Bill Cassidy (R-L.A.), ranking member of the...