WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CONGRATULATE KRUGER & LEARY, CONFIRMED TO BE U.S. ATTORNEYS FOR MISSISSIPPI
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH CONGRATULATE KRUGER & LEARY, CONFIRMED TO BE U.S. ATTORNEYS FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today released the following statement on the confirmation of James “Baxter” Kruger of Jackson and Scott Leary of Water Valley to serve as the United States Attorneys for Mississippi’s southern and northern districts, respectively.
“We are pleased to congratulate Baxter Kruger and Scott Leary for their...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND FY2026 DEFENSE POLICY BILL TO PRESIDENT TRUMP
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO SEND FY2026 DEFENSE POLICY BILL TO PRESIDENT TRUMP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for final passage of a major defense policy bill that sets the stage for President Trump to accelerate his Peace Through Strength national security agenda.
The Senate made the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) available for President Trump’s signature with a 77-20 vote for final passage of a bill that implements policy reforms and...
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CALL ON HEALTH AGENCIES TO PROTECT MEDICAL RESIDENTS’ CONSCIENCE RIGHTS
HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES CALL ON HEALTH AGENCIES TO PROTECT MEDICAL RESIDENTS’ CONSCIENCE RIGHTS
Pro-Life Senators, House Members Challenge ‘Opt-Out’ Criteria for Medical Residents Who Oppose Abortions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, joined fellow pro-life lawmakers in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take immediate regulatory action to protect...
HYDE-SMITH APPEALS FOR LEGITIMATE COOPERATION TO FIX UNAFFORDABLE, FRAUD-PLAGUED OBAMACARE
HYDE-SMITH APPEALS FOR LEGITIMATE COOPERATION TO FIX UNAFFORDABLE, FRAUD-PLAGUED OBAMACARE
Senate Fails to Advance Dueling Plans to Address Expiring Biden-era Affordable Care Act COVID Bonuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today appealed for legitimate and serious negotiations to help Americans afford healthcare insurance without continuing expensive COVID-era subsidies that prop up the fraud-plagued Affordable Care Act, otherwise known the ACA or Obamacare.
Hyde...
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS RESOLUTION TO WITHHOLD SENATORS’ PAY DURING GOVT. SHUTDOWNS
HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS RESOLUTION TO WITHHOLD SENATORS’ PAY DURING GOVT. SHUTDOWNS
Senate Rules Committee Advances Measure to Make Future Government Shutdowns Less Appealing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported a resolution that would keep Senators from receiving a paycheck during any full or partial government shutdown.
Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Rules Committee that voted Thursday to advance S.Res.526, a resolution authored by U.S. Senator John...
Georgia Senate Passes Bill for Imported Shrimp Menu Disclosure
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Georgia Senate Passes Bill for Imported Shrimp Menu Disclosure
February 10, 2026 at 5:13 AM GMT-5
The Georgia state senate has passed legislation requiring restaurants and other foodservice establishments to disclose the use of imported shrimp on their menus. According to SeafoodSource...
Franklin County Hospital gets stronger footing with new appropriations package
Brookhaven Daily Leader
Franklin County Hospital gets stronger footing with new appropriations package
Daily Leader Staff
President Donald Trump signed a five-bill appropriations package Feb. 3 that includes a wide assortment of benefits for Mississippi, including a provision fought for by Sen...
Florence Police Department to receive $500,000 in technology funds
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Florence Police Department to receive $500,000 in technology funds
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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recently announced the benefits for Mississippi included in the FY2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations Bill, which was passed by the...
States cashing in on sports gambling
The Bond Buyer
States cashing in on sports gambling
"Most states tax sports betting revenue at 10% to 20%," writes Andrea Jimenez a policy specialist in NCSL's Fiscal Affairs Program. "However, there are several outliers, with Iowa and Nevada imposing just 6.75% and New Hampshire, New York and...
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Mississippi after winter storm
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Trump approves major disaster declaration for Mississippi after winter storm
By G.P. Lin
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, Trent Kelly, Michael Guest, and Mike Ezell, expressed their approval after President Trump...
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S.1899, Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S.1899, Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 105
(Senate - June 16, 2021) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I join my colleagues today in
defense of our longtime friend and trusted ally, Israel, and to argue
that absolutely no...
HONORING TROOPER JOHN MARTIN HARRIS
HONORING TROOPER JOHN MARTIN HARRIS
Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 99
(Senate - June 8, 2021) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I rise to pay tribute to
Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper John Martin Harris, who was killed
in the line of duty on May 28, 2021. Harris was conducting a...
TRIBUTE TO DR. HEBER SIMMONS, JR.
TRIBUTE TO DR. HEBER SIMMONS, JR.
Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 98
(Senate - June 7, 2021) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, the American Academy of
Pediatric Dentists, AAPD, last month named Dr. Heber Simmons, Jr., of
Jackson, MS, as its 2021 Pediatric Dentist of the Year. I commend...
TRIBUTE TO TOM GRESHAM
TRIBUTE TO TOM GRESHAM
Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 93
(Senate - May 27, 2021) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, on May 31, 2020, Mr. Tom
Gresham of Indianola, MS, concluded his term as the 84th president of
Delta Council. I am pleased to commend him for his service and
contributions...
TRIBUTE TO PAUL HOLLIS
TRIBUTE TO PAUL HOLLIS
Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 93
(Senate - May 27, 2021) PDF
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend Mr.
Paul Hollis of Rolling Fork, MS, for his service and contributions to
the State of Mississippi while serving as the 85th president of Delta
Counci...