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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 RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY

HYDE-SMITH RELEASES INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT AS NATION CELEBRATES ITS 250th ANNIVERSARY

“We are Always Strongest When We Come Together in Gratitude, Pride & Patriotism”

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Statement Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued an Independence Day statement as Mississippians and citizens across the United States ramp up to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES ASK USDA TO PURCHASE SURPLUS CATFISH PRODUCTS

Hyde-Smith Leads Letter Asking Ag. Sec. to Approve Section 32 Purchase of Surplus Farm-Raised Catfish Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and several of her colleagues today endorsed a request made by the U.S. farm-raised catfish industry for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help the industry by purchasing surplus catfish products.

Hyde-Smith led a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke...

HYDE-SMITH, SCHIFF INTRODUCE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND MARKETS FOR AG PRODUCERS

HYDE-SMITH, SCHIFF INTRODUCE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND MARKETS FOR AG PRODUCERS

Legislation Aims to Improve Resiliency by Building Out the Middle of the Food Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) today introduced legislation to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. food supply chains and expand markets for agricultural producers, particularly small and mid-sized operations.

The American Food Supply Chain...

HYDE-SMITH LINES UP NIH SUPPORT FOR UMMC NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE DESIGNATION

HYDE-SMITH LINES UP NIH SUPPORT FOR UMMC NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE DESIGNATION

Miss. Senator Uses Budget Hearing to Highlight Cancer Center & Research Institute as Key to Improving State Health Outcomes

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Seeks Commitments for UMMC Gaining National Cancer Center Designation.
PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith with Ashleigh Parker, Cancer Survivor and Co-founder of DeSoto Hope Community Cancer Support.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today received...

SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 16 AS NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY

SENATE DESIGNATES MAY 16 AS NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY

Hyde-Smith, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Families to Explore America’s Parks & Public Lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution led by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) that designates, Saturday, May 16, as National Kids to Park Day to encourage children and families across the country to spend more time outdoors. 

The Kids to Parks Resolution (S.Res.734)...

HYDE-SMITH SAYS USDA REORGANIZATION WILL BRING NEW RESOURCES, PERSONNEL TO STONEVILLE & MISSISSIPPI STATE

HYDE-SMITH SAYS USDA REORGANIZATION WILL BRING NEW RESOURCES, PERSONNEL TO STONEVILLE & MISSISSIPPI STATE

New Restructuring Plan Departs from Initial Proposals to ‘Eliminate’ Area Offices like ARS Stoneville

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said the effort to reorganize the U.S. Department of Agriculture bureaucracy will result in new Agriculture Research Service (ARS) resources and personnel to Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith, who gained the administration’s commitmen...

MORNING BUSINESS: FAITH MONTH

MORNING BUSINESS: FAITH MONTH

Congressional Record Vol. 172, No. 66
(Senate - April 15, 2026) PDF

FAITH MONTH

  Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, every April, faithful Americans come 
together in prayer and thanksgiving to celebrate Faith Month. I embrace 
the unique opportunity that we have to...

Cleveland Municipal Airport Continues to Expand

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Cleveland Municipal Airport Continues to Expand

Industrial development measures are underway to compliment existing businesses

By Scott Nelson, The Bolivar Bullet
The Daily Bullet - Monday, March 23, 2026
Vol. 37 No. 76 

Quite literally, commercial development at the Cleveland...