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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 WELCOMES SENATE PASSAGE OF 2026 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL WITH FUNDING FOR MISS.

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES SENATE PASSAGE OF 2026 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL WITH FUNDING FOR MISS.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed Senate passage of the FY2026 Defense Appropriations Bill, which includes funding she worked to secure to support national security activities conducted in Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the bill supports President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda with increased funding for U...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS SENATE-PASSED BILL INCLUDES BOOST FOR MISS. HEALTH, EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING PROJECTS

HYDE-SMITH SAYS SENATE-PASSED BILL INCLUDES BOOST FOR MISS. HEALTH, EDUCATION & JOB TRAINING PROJECTS

FY2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill Takes Step Toward Final Passage with Help for Franklin County Hospital

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today outlined resources in the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill that will promote maternal health, education, and job training in Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith serves on the...

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS PUSH TO RESTORE IN-PERSON SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL ABORTION DRUGS

HYDE-SMITH RENEWS PUSH TO RESTORE IN-PERSON SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL ABORTION DRUGS

Miss. Senator Leads Senators in Praise of Pro-Life Movement & Related Legislative Efforts

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VIDEO:  Hyde-Smith Praises the Pro-Life Movement and Related Legislative Efforts.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Pro-Life Caucus Chair Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today reintroduced legislation to roll back Food and Drug Administration policies that expanded access to chemical abortion drugs. 

Hyde-Smith reintroduced the...

Garrard’s vision helping shape Jackson’s future

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo

Garrard’s vision helping shape Jackson’s future

By Bill Crawford, Contributing columnist

A unique urban park in Jackson seeks to become of one of the state’s premier cultural destinations. Encompassing four distinct museums and featuring playgrounds...