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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 SAYS TITLE IX RIGHTS FOR GIRLS THREATENED BY BIDEN ‘WOKE’ AGENDA

HYDE-SMITH SAYS TITLE IX RIGHTS FOR GIRLS THREATENED BY BIDEN ‘WOKE’ AGENDA

On 50th Anniversary of Title IX, Miss. Senator Says Transgender Focus Threatens Historic Advances by Women, Girls in Sports

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Defends Title IX at News Conference.
PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith with Senators Tommy Tuberville (Ala.), Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.), and Roger Marshall, M.D. (Kan.).
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today...

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Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote against advancing gun safety legislation

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo

Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote against advancing gun safety legislation

By Taylor Vance

JACKSON • Mississippi’s two U.S. senators weren't among the 14 Republicans who voted to move a bipartisan gun safety bill forward for debate.

In the first action on a bill...

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HYDE-SMITH JOINS RUBIO BILL TO PROTECT CADETS, MIDSHIPMEN FROM BEING PUNISHED FOR DECLINING COVID-19 VACCINE

HYDE-SMITH JOINS RUBIO BILL TO PROTECT CADETS, MIDSHIPMEN FROM BEING PUNISHED FOR DECLINING COVID-19 VACCINE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to introduce legislation to protect cadets and midshipmen at the nation’s U.S. service academies from being punished for declining the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Defending Freedom of Conscience for Cadets and Midshipmen Act (S.4304) was drafted after the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) ann...

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HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE

HYDE-SMITH BACKS BIPARTISAN BILL TO IMPROVE PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced her support for legislation intended to increase, improve, and sustain the palliative and hospice care workforce in order to meet growing demand for this care.

Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), a bipartisan measure that would enhance care for Americans with life-threatening...

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Madison teen reports to Naval Academy in June

Madison County Journal

Madison teen reports to Naval Academy in June

By Staff Reports

MADISON — Madison-Ridgeland Academy senior Will Triplett has accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Triplett received prestigious offers of appointments from both the U.S...

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Rep. Guest honors 2 BHS seniors accepted to military academies

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Rep. Guest honors 2 BHS seniors accepted to military academies

By Brett Campbell

Brookhaven High seniors Samuel Steele Arnold and Grayson Haze Childress were honored Wednesday at the Brookhaven Rotary Club by U.S. Congressman Michael Guest. U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, of...

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HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON 

HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding her decision to vote against the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to serve as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court:

“I cannot in good conscience support the confirmation of Judge Jackson.

“I take seriously my responsibility to weigh the merits of each Supreme...

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