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 RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘EQUAL CAMPUS ACCESS ACT’
HYDE-SMITH RENEWS SUPPORT FOR ‘EQUAL CAMPUS ACCESS ACT’
Miss. Senator Cosponsors Bill to Safeguard Students’ Freedom of Faith and Association on College Campuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) in introducing legislation to ensure public colleges and universities cannot withhold recognition, access to facilities, or other benefits from religious student organizations.
The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 (S...
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY AWARENESS MONTH RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week introduced a Senate resolution designating September as “National Infant Mortality Awareness Month” to raise greater public awareness of the problem and support for efforts to reduce such tragedies.
The resolution, among other things, highlights several programs like the Newborn Supply Kit that are being deployed to reduce the rates of infant mortality...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CITE SEPT. 30 DEADLINE FOR MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CITE SEPT. 30 DEADLINE FOR MISS. STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
Senators Encourage High School Seniors & Juniors to Apply for Leadership Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today highlighted the upcoming Sept. 30 deadline for Mississippi high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
The esteemed USSYP offers $10,000 college scholarships to two junior or...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announces Rural Veterinary Action Plan during visit to Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University News
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins announces Rural Veterinary Action Plan during visit to Mississippi State University
Contact: Allison Matthews
STARKVILLE, Miss.—U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today [Aug. 28] a Rural Veterinary...
USDA official says Stoneville staff will remain under reorganization plan
The Leland Progress
USDA official says Stoneville staff will remain under reorganization plan
By Editor
A top U.S. Department of Agriculture official said that staff at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility in Stoneville are expected to remain in place, even as the agency advances...
USDA fields questions about plan to slash staff, facilities
Ag Alert
USDA fields questions about plan to slash staff, facilities
By Christine Souza
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves forward with its reorganization, questions remain about how the changes will affect farmers.
“USDA has provided little information about the reorganization, but...