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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.


Ole Miss honored by U.S. Senate resolution

WXXV-TV Gulfport

Ole Miss honored by U.S. Senate resolution

WXXV Staff

The U.S. Senate approved a resolution late Tuesday night to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Ole Miss.

The resolution was introduced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Ole Miss alumni Senator Roger Wicker and Senator Jeanne...

House Votes to Reinstate Whole Milk in Schools

Progressive Farmer
Ag Policy Blog

House Votes to Reinstate Whole Milk in Schools

By  Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
12/14/2023 | 6:17 AM CST

WASHINGTON (DTN) -- The House on Wednesday passed a bill to allow schools to serve whole milk with meals, rather than the low-fat milk...

Banks Represents CCHS and State in Washington, D.C.

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Banks Represents CCHS and State in Washington, D.C.

From School Reports

Mississippi SkillsUSA state officers traveled to Washington, D.C., on September 23-27 to attend the Washington Leadership Training Institute conference (WLTI). WLTI offers students and advisors from across...

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES DEMAND CHANGES TO UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN RULE

HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES DEMAND CHANGES TO UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN RULE

HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement Embraces Negligent Vetting Standards for Minors, While Muzzling Whistleblowers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), who serves on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, is among a group of 39 Republican Senators demanding the Biden administration rewrite a proposed rule that would allow unvetted, potentially criminal sponsors to gain custody of...

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE BIDEN ADMIN. TO ADDRESS RISING RATES OF ANTISEMITISM IN K-12 SCHOOLS

WICKER, HYDE-SMITH URGE BIDEN ADMIN. TO ADDRESS RISING RATES OF ANTISEMITISM IN K-12 SCHOOLS

Miss. Senators, 30 Colleagues Seek Enforcement of Civil Rights Title VI to Ensure School Safety for All Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among 32 Republican Senators urging the Biden administration to address antisemitism toward Jewish children in K-12 schools amid rising rates in the aftermath of Hamas’ deadly attacks against Israel.

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