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.
REMEMBERING MIKE LEACH (Executive Session)
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 198
(Senate - December 20, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to pay
tribute to a very special man who was held dear by many Mississippians,
Mississippi State University head coach...
TRIBUTE TO DR. THOMAS E. DOBBS, III
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 125
(Senate - July 27, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to express deep appreciation
for Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, a friend and
leader to all of the frontline healthcare workers in...
RECOGNIZING OLE MISS REBELS AND THE PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY WILDCATS (Executive Calendar)
Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 114
(Senate - July 12, 2022) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I also am very pleased to
congratulate the University of Mississippi baseball team on its recent
2022 NCAA...
TRIBUTE TO MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM
Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 127
(Senate - July 20, 2021) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am so pleased to join my colleague
in congratulating Mississippi State University's baseball team on its
recent 2021 NCAA College World...
REMEMBERING COACH BOB TYLER
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 76
(Senate - May 2, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I wish to pay tribute to the
life and service of a Mississippi coaching legend and close personal
friend, Coach Bob Tyler, who passed away on April 28, 2024.
Born...
FAITH MONTH
Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 68
(Senate - April 18, 2024) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, Americans across the country,
led by Concerned Women for America, CWA--the Nation's largest public
policy organization for women--and other faith-based organizations will
again...
The Columbian-Progress
Roark goes to Capitol Hill
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Kathryn "Katie" Roark, who is currently a senior at Oak Grove High School was selected as a Miss. Senator at the American Legion Auxiliary Magnolia Girls State that was held at Ole Miss in June. Katie is a member of Zion Ridge...
Washington Examiner
OPINION: I saw mental illness up close. We can’t keep ignoring it
Commentary by U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb.
From my nearly three decades in the Air Force, I carry many memories of people and places, and all the lessons that come along with them. Closest to my heart, I hold a...
Transport Topics
Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA
Bipartisan Measure Promotes Safety, Supply Chain Connectivity
Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
A Senate panel on July 24 easily approved legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2026.
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