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.
Magnolia Tribune
Hyde-Smith, Guest, Ezell among congressional members urging investigation into Planned Parenthood
The three Mississippi Republicans were among the 128 signers of a letter urging the HHS Inspector General to review the federal funds Planned Parenthood and its affiliates have...
The Daily Mississippian
Board of Aldermen considers infrastructure strain, repairs following LSU weekend
Robyn Tannehill highlighted the future plans for the city of Oxford to improve infrastructure at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting.
By Aly Bradshaw
The City of Oxford Board of Aldermen...
McComb Enterprise-Journal
Lawmakers, officials discuss the issues at Legislative Luncheon
By Matt Williamson, Managing Editor
Local lawmakers gave a preview of the next legislative session, a U.S. senator gave a report about how business in Washington is making a difference back home and the...
SuperTalk Mississippi News
‘Cancer doesn’t care who you are’: Mississippian pushes federal lawmakers to prioritize research funding
By Caleb Salers
A Mississippian who lost her mother to cancer at a young age is hopeful that federal lawmakers will dedicate funding to research and prevention...
Healthcare IT News
Senate passes bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act
First introduced in the HELP Committee in 2025, the bill would require healthcare organizations to meet some core cyber hygiene best practices while also offering guidance and assistance for providers.
By...
The Daily Mississippian
What the Protect College Sports Act means and what’s next
The Protect College Sports Act passed through the Senate two weeks ago, but it has many obstacles ahead before becoming law.
By Russ Eddins
The Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), which would bring sweeping changes...
Alcorn County News
Sen. Hyde-Smith Visits Baldwyn, Meets Manufacturers
Jon R Myers
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith visited Baldwyn on Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, and sat down at City Hall with Mayor Roslynn Clark, city officials, and representatives of local manufacturers. They talked about the city’s...
Madison County Journal
Mississippi foster care advocates recognized as 2026 Angels in Adoption
By Staff Reports
Ridgeland's Thomas Dent has been named a 2026 Angels in Adoption Honoree by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith nominated him.
“Thomas has...
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Will permanent Daylight Saving see the light at the end of this Congress?
By Brett Campbell
Protecting sunshine is a topic that shines in government circles in virtually every regular session of the U.S. Congress, and this 119th Congress is no different.
The U.S. House of...
Progressive Farmer
Farm Bill Clears Senate Ag Panel
Farm Bill Clears Senate Committee After Procedural Dispute
By Jake Zajkowski, DTN Ag Policy Editor
PORTLAND, Maine (DTN) -- The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the 2026 farm bill on a 12-11 party-line vote Wednesday after resuming a...
