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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 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

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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...

Congressional charter boosts advocacy for Native American veterans

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Congressional charter boosts advocacy for Native American veterans

Miss. Band of Choctaws chief lauds legislation

May 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mississippi Republican U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith have cosponsored legislation to grant the first congressional...