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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 INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING OLE MISS WOMEN’S GOLF TEAM AS NCAA CHAMPIONS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING OLE MISS WOMEN’S GOLF TEAM AS NCAA CHAMPIONS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced a resolution in celebration of the Ole Miss women’s golf team winning the 2021 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship title.
 
“Congratulations to the Ole Miss Women’s golf team on their incredible accomplishment,” Wicker said.  “Your hard work and dedication have paid off with the first national title for...

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO CREATE CENTER FOR AVIATION ADVANCEMENT

HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILL TO CREATE CENTER FOR AVIATION ADVANCEMENT

Mississippi Interests among Large Group of Stakeholders Endorsing Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has cosponsored legislation to ensure U.S. leadership in aviation and aerospace through an all-around national effort to improve coordination, promotion, and support of this important economic sector.

Hyde-Smith joined Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Marco Rubio (R...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH MARK ALCORN STATE’S 150th ANNIVERSARY

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH MARK ALCORN STATE’S 150th ANNIVERSARY

Miss. Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring Nation’s First Historically Black Public Land Grant University

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced a resolution to recognize Alcorn State University’s 150th anniversary. 

The resolution acknowledges the valuable education programs offered at Alcorn State and the university’s contributions to Historically Black Colleges and...

‘Cherry Blossom princess’ heads to DC

Brookhaven Daily Leader

‘Cherry Blossom princess’ heads to DC

By Angela Cutrer

Whitney Bailey Moak, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Sidney Moak Sr. of Brookhaven, has been named a Cherry Blossom princess for 2022. She leaves today for the event.

“I am incredibly grateful to the Mississippi...

U.S. Senate passes resolution condemning bomb threats against HBCU

Y’all Politics

U.S. Senate passes resolution condemning bomb threats against HBCU

By Sarah Ulmer - March 8, 2022

The United States Senate passed a bipartisan resolution that condemned the bomb threats at Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country in February and reaffirmed...