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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 WANTS TO GIVE STUDENTS, FAMILIES MORE RELIABLE DATA ON CHOOSING COLLEGES & MAJORS

HYDE-SMITH WANTS TO GIVE STUDENTS, FAMILIES MORE RELIABLE DATA ON CHOOSING COLLEGES & MAJORS

Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Sen. Cassidy’s Bipartisan ‘College Transparency Act’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that she joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) in reintroducing legislation to require colleges and universities to provide students and families more reliable data to make better-informed higher education and career choices.

The bipartisan...

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE WORKFORCE

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN PALLIATIVE & HOSPICE CARE WORKFORCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her continued support for legislation aimed to strengthen the palliative and hospice care workforce as America’s population ages and the demand for care grows.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) (S.2287), a bipartisan measure designed to build and support a stronger...

HYDE-SMITH, ROSEN RELAUNCH BILL TO RECONNECT MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS WITH STEM JOBS

HYDE-SMITH, ROSEN RELAUNCH BILL TO RECONNECT MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS WITH STEM JOBS

Bipartisan Legislation Supports Paid “Returnships” for Reentering Workers at Small and Mid-size STEM Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) in reintroducing their bipartisan legislation to help mid-career professionals reenter the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce through paid, supportive “returnships” at...

Meet the next generation of ag pilots

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Meet the next generation of ag pilots

Delta State University prioritizes cutting edge tech to tech ag aviation.

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By Raney Rapp, Senior Staff Writer, Delta Farm Press

At a Glance

  • Program produces 10 graduates yearly, addressing shortage among only 3,400 U.S. aerial...