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...
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
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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
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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...