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.
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR ‘JOBS ACT’ TO MAKE PELL GRANTS ELIGIBLE FOR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH COSPONSOR ‘JOBS ACT’ TO MAKE PELL GRANTS ELIGIBLE FOR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Tuesday cosponsored bipartisan legislation to help more Americans secure better-paying jobs by allowing students to use federal Pell Grants to afford high-quality, shorter-term job training programs.
The Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act (S.161) would expand Pell Grant eligibility in...
HYDE-SMITH PAYS TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI STATE HEAD FOOTBALL COACH MIKE LEACH
HYDE-SMITH PAYS TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI STATE HEAD FOOTBALL COACH MIKE LEACH
Miss. Senator Delivers Remarks on Senate Floor Prior to Leach Memorial Service
VIDEO: In Floor Speech, Senator Hyde-Smith Pays Tribute to Coach Mike Leach.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today delivered a Senate floor speech in tribute of Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach, who passed away on Dec. 12.
Hyde-Smith paid tribute to Leach on the same day that...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MISSISSIPPI STATE’S MIKE LEACH
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF MISSISSIPPI STATE’S MIKE LEACH
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding the death of Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach:
“Mike Leach’s passing and the outpouring of sorrow, love, and support for him and his family reflects just how beloved he was as Mississippi State’s head coach and among football fans all over the country. We’ll miss his influential leadership...
Equal Rights Amendment fails again as Senate GOP mounts filibuster
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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...