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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.


Buttigieg addresses teen drivers, truck parking at Senate hearing

Freight Waves

Buttigieg addresses teen drivers, truck parking at Senate hearing

DOT secretary using social media to boost lackluster turnout for entry-level truck driver program

By John Gallagher

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told concerned Senate lawmakers on Capitol Hill...

Large-animal veterinarians at a premium in region

Jacksonville (Ill.) Journal Courier

Large-animal veterinarians at a premium in region

Dave Dawson, Reporter

The number of veterinarians practicing in rural areas is declining at the same time veterinary schools are turning out more graduates than ever. The result is fewer veterinarians available...

Hyde-Smith joins challenge of attack on religious student groups

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Hyde-Smith joins challenge of attack on religious student groups

By Daily Leader Staff

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Friday announced her support for legislation to ensure religious student organizations do not face discrimination on college campuses.

Hyde...

Two Rankin County students head to Washington, D.C.

WJTV-TV Jackson

Two Rankin County students head to Washington, D.C.

By Thao Ta

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Two lucky seniors a Northwest Rankin High School are in Washington, D.C., to represent Mississippi for the 16th Annual Senate Youth Program.

Seniors Joshua Bowman and Nadia Harden will...

MS senators contest Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

Brookhaven Daily Leader

MS senators contest Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

By Daily Leader Staff

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), of Brookhaven, and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) are among 43 Republican senators who filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States...