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 STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SERVE ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT TO SERVE ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, who was nominated to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
“President Trump has exercised his right to put forth a...
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORED SENATE-PASSED RESOLUTION DEFENDING CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORED SENATE-PASSED RESOLUTION DEFENDING CONSTITUTIONALITY OF PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) that defends the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance and the principles of religious freedom on which it is based.
Introduced by Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.), S.Res.715 notes that Congress added the words “Under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954 and...
ROSEN, HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCE JOBS BILL TO SUPPORT REENTERING MID-CAREER WORKERS, CLOSE GENDER & SKILLS GAP IN STEM
ROSEN, HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCE JOBS BILL TO SUPPORT REENTERING MID-CAREER WORKERS, CLOSE GENDER & SKILLS GAP IN STEM
Legislation Would Engage Small, Mid-Sized Businesses to Provide Paid “Returnships” for Technical Professionals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide grants for small and medium-sized STEM businesses to offer robust, paid, mid-career internships, known as “returnships,” for mid...
Why Miss. senator voted against Biden’s $1.9T budget resolution
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Why Miss. senator voted against Biden’s $1.9T budget resolution
By Sharie Nicole
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLBT) - The Senate early Friday approved a measure that would let Democrats muscle President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan through the chamber without Republican...
Governor’s proclamation signifies launch of ‘School Choice Week’
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Governor’s proclamation signifies launch of ‘School Choice Week’
By Steven Gagliano
While this year’s ‘School Choice Week’ in Mississippi won’t feature the typical fanfare of year’s past due to COVID-19, Governor Tate Reeves issued a proclamation signifying the beginning of the...
Mississippi lawmakers react to passage of new COVID-19 relief bill
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Mississippi lawmakers react to passage of new COVID-19 relief bill
By Sharie Nicole | December 22, 2020 at 8:32 AM CST - Updated December 22 at 9:23 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi lawmakers are weighing in on the new $900 billion pandemic relief package that Congress...