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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, SLOTKIN INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS IN RURAL AMERICA

HYDE-SMITH, SLOTKIN INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS IN RURAL AMERICA

Senators Move to Extend USDA Support for Middle Mile Broadband Projects for Another Five Years

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that is instrumental in improving access to broadband service in Mississippi and the rest of rural America.

The Middle Mile...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CALL ON HEALTH AGENCIES TO PROTECT MEDICAL RESIDENTS’ CONSCIENCE RIGHTS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CALL ON HEALTH AGENCIES TO PROTECT MEDICAL RESIDENTS’ CONSCIENCE RIGHTS

Pro-Life Senators, House Members Challenge ‘Opt-Out’ Criteria for Medical Residents Who Oppose Abortions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, joined fellow pro-life lawmakers in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take immediate regulatory action to protect...

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES CONFIRMATION OF OXFORD'S JAMES MAXWELL TO SERVE ON U.S. DISTRICT COURT

HYDE-SMITH PRAISES CONFIRMATION OF OXFORD'S JAMES MAXWELL TO SERVE ON U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Maxwell’s Confirmation Represents Second Mississippi Trump Judicial Pick Confirmed on Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement marking the Senate confirmation of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James D. Maxwell II of Oxford to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi:

“I’m extremely pleased with...

Fitch Joins Bipartisan Call for Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act

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Fitch Joins Bipartisan Call for Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act

By Therese Apel

JACKSON — Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general Tuesday in urging Congress to pass the federal Kids Online Safety Act, warning that social...

Senate Passes Bill to Extend Medicare Telehealth Access Until 2027

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Senate Passes Bill to Extend Medicare Telehealth Access Until 2027

U.S. Senate passed the CONNECT for Health Act which extends Medicare telehealth access through 2027

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

WASHINGTON—The United States Senate passed a bipartisan funding bill that included a...