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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.

U.S. SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING VICKSBURG BICENTENNIAL

U.S. SENATE APPROVES RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING VICKSBURG BICENTENNIAL

Senators Hyde-Smith & Wicker Honor City’s History, Influence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today celebrated Senate passage of their resolution commemorating the bicentennial and historical significance of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi. 

The resolution celebrates Vicksburg’s rich history and honors its role in the development of Mississippi and the United States...

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Bipartisan bill aims to ease tax burden for rural veterinarians

Ag Daily

Bipartisan bill aims to ease tax burden for rural veterinarians

By AGDAILY Reporters

A bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the shortage of rural veterinary services has been introduced in Congress.

The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would exempt student loan repayments from taxable...

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Sanders named Hinds CC Aviation Student of the Year

Meridian Star

Sanders named Hinds CC Aviation Student of the Year

By Staff Reports

RAYMOND – Alan Sanders of Meridian was named the Hinds Community College Aviation Student of the Year in an announcement included as part of unveiling a new Piper 100i trainer on March 19.
 
The award was presented...

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WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & SCHATZ LEAD EFFORT TO EXPAND TELEHEALTH ACCESS, PERMANENTLY SECURE FLEXIBILITIES

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH & SCHATZ LEAD EFFORT TO EXPAND TELEHEALTH ACCESS, PERMANENTLY SECURE FLEXIBILITIES

Bipartisan Group of Senators Renews Push to Enact Most Extensive Telehealth Legislation in Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on Wednesday led 60 of their colleagues in a bipartisan effort to reintroduce the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act.

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HYDE-SMITH JOINS RENEWED BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO ADDRESS RURAL VETERINARY SHORTAGE

HYDE-SMITH JOINS RENEWED BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO ADDRESS RURAL VETERINARY SHORTAGE

Rural Veterinary Workforce Act Tackles Veterinarian Deficit in Rural America

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is part of a bipartisan group of Senators who are reintroducing critical legislation aimed at addressing the increasing shortage of veterinarians in rural communities.

The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (S.1163) would eliminate the 39 percent federal withholding tax on loan...

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