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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.


WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WELCOME $7.7 MILLION FOR NORTH MISS. INFRASTRUCTURE

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH WELCOME $7.7 MILLION FOR NORTH MISS. INFRASTRUCTURE

Appalachian Regional Commission Awards Nine Grants for Road and Building Improvements, Site Developments, and Water Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the award of $7.7 million for nine infrastructure projects in multiple Mississippi counties in the Appalachia region.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) approved the grants, which are...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH MOVE TO NULLIFY BIDEN RESTRICTIONS ON CHARTER SCHOOLS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH MOVE TO NULLIFY BIDEN RESTRICTIONS ON CHARTER SCHOOLS 

Miss. Senators Cosponsor Resolution to Overturn New Education Dept. Rule 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) recently cosponsored legislation to nullify the Biden administration’s new rule to impose federal, one-size-fits-all requirements on charter schools that seek federal funding.

The Mississippi lawmakers are original cosponsors of Congressional Review Act (CRA)...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PUSH FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA GIANTS FOR FENTANYL CRISIS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES PUSH FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA GIANTS FOR FENTANYL CRISIS

Recent Report Cites Growing Toll of Fentanyl-Laced Pills in Miss. Overdose Deaths

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined seven colleagues in an effort to hold the CEOs of Instagram, TikTok, Snap Inc., and YouTube accountable for the role their platforms play in the nation’s overdose death crisis.

In a letter to the executives, the Senators demand answers on what actions...

Ole Miss honored by U.S. Senate resolution

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Ole Miss honored by U.S. Senate resolution

WXXV Staff

The U.S. Senate approved a resolution late Tuesday night to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Ole Miss.

The resolution was introduced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Ole Miss alumni Senator Roger Wicker and Senator Jeanne...

Smithsonian display stops in Brookhaven, five other towns

Mississippi State University Extension Service 
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Smithsonian display stops in Brookhaven, five other towns

By Ms. Susan M. Collins-Smith, MSU Extension Service

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a native and resident of Brookhaven, observes the Lincoln County 4-H display that is part of...